Caring For The Homeless In Laurel MD

This past week my chuch, First Unided Methodist in Laurel MD, participated in Winterhaven.  Winterhaven is an event sposored by local churches in the Laurel area to give the homeless a place to sleep on the coldest nights of the year.

This year, I was one of the volunteers at my church.  I was happy to be helping any way I could and I encourage all who can, to do the same.  It is a very rewarding experience.

However, I was stunned by what I saw.  So many of these men were bright and very competent.  Many of them had cars and cell phones.  But the real thing that surprised me was that many of them had jobs.  Yes, I am aware there are many working poor in this country, but it was still a surprise to see it up close. 

Something seems so wrong about a man or woman who has a car, a cell phone, and a job, but can not afford a home.  When I say home, I mean an apartment or a home they actually own.

Many of them had family in the area.  Some had children locally.

I hope next year to participate even more in Winterhaven and perhaps contribut in more significant ways.

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