To be homeless

I think that many of us think that we know what it means to be homeless. until we have acutally had to walk in those shoes we have no ide what it can mean to a homeless person to be homeless. we can only sympathszize and assume.

I completely agree with you. Homeless people do come in from a variety of different people and backgrounds. It is really sad that there are so many people that are homeless. I wish there was a way to get rid of poverty and all the problems that come along with it. That though will require a lot in order to be successful at that.

It is so sad isn't it? all the homeless who are in almost every country in the world. We do not have many facilities in our country but the homeless in our area are fed every day as the Churches cooperate and take turns to feed them. It is so awful and I cannot find words to describe the pity that I feel and also a sense of helplessness. The only thing in our favour is that we do not have snow or ice to contend with.

Yes, you are right. There is no age or size when we are talking about homeless people. I see a lot of homeless people everywhere here in my country. Elders and young children are really pitiful to see. If we could only provide them home, for sure we'll do it. I hope the government will help these people. I hope they will provide a facility that they can use so that they'll also experience to have a shelter of their own. May God bless them and I hope some generous people will help them.

Oh my, i can't imagine being homeless. I grow up in a middle-class family, who has enough to eat everyday and send the kids to school. We can't buy everything we want like a fancy car or a big house, but we had enough to live a balanced life. I was satisfied. I wouldn't know what to do if I ever get to experience that situation. When I see a homeless person or child, I would think that they may have been abondoned by their family and left on their own. Or, they may have run away from home.

I'm not homeless but I don't have a house of my own house yet, but I'm hoping that one of these days I'll be able to live with our own house. I definitely agree that not all people are blessed with good life and many are striving. I just praise God co's in all these... He's knows what's happening to us and definitely He has purpose that only Him knows on why things happens this and that way. I saw a lot of people here in my place where they live in the street and slept on cardboard. It aches my heart to see them, but I'm not born in with a rich family myself in fact there were times when I was young that we have nothing to eat too. Being poor did not made my dreams and aspiration became like it co's it had made me become stronger instead and I fought the good fight of faith, and now.. I live my dream... not probably all of it but at least I did not remain poor.

I think some of the people in our gym are homeless, if you think about it, if you are living in your car and can afford the thirty dollar gym fee, you could get a daily shower, a snack and some exercise for that small fee. Of course I understand that some have no money at all, but I know the gym membership works for some.

There are many reasons why people are homeless. Some people can be veterans and have no where to live while others could have had their house foreclosed. I remember hearing a story where a family of 10 had lost their house because both parents had lost their jobs and unemployment was not paying them enough. Sadly the family of 10 had to get into their two vehicles (two vans) and had no idea where they were going to. They were just going to drive and pray that a family member would help them out. It was sad and even though Randy and I did not have any money we were able to give a little extra food to help out. I have also heard of Veterans who had their spouses leave them and had no place to go which had resulted in them being homeless. I know where I live there are a lot of homeless people and sadly there are two people who have begged for money on the street. Both of them claim to be Veteran's, but they have signs that say "I am 23 years old and served in World War II" and the other sign that says "I am 25 and served in Vietnam". These people are not telling the truth because if they are really 23 and 25 years old these wars happened before they were born (World War II ended in 1945 and Vietnam ended in 1975). I was born in 1975 and I am 37 years old so I know it is impossible to serve during Vietnam. The 23 year old was born in 1989 and the 25 year old was born in 1987.

It is different in our country because people who are considered are out there sleeping in the streets. They are very dirty and you see them actually sleeping on pavements with only a piece of paper to cover their backs. It is so sad to think that there are people living this way while there are thousands of others who live in rich houses.

There are a lot of homeless people in our city. And I just wonder why the government hasn't made any further step in placing them in a home and teach them how to survive on their own without the need of begging in the streets. I pity the children who would be going from one car to another asking for alms. some would even go on board the jeepney (public transport) and give envelopes to passengers asking for some money. While I pity them, I feel a bit if anger towards their parents. I mean, they clearly do not have any means to survive, why would they allow themselves to bear children when they could barely feed them and would just allow them in the streets and endangering them?

Hi, There are many poor and homeless people in our city. They are like beggars. It is very sad being homeless. I am lucky that I have my own flat where I can live happily. Any person of any age, of any size or any religion can be homeless.

I feel for the homeless.. Im lucky I have family all over the world who would never let me be homeless.

Blessed are we who have have home for we won't feel cold when the wind blows , we won't inhale the dust and pollutions , we can have a sound sleep for we are protected by four walls of our home but how about those who are not so fortunate , how cold are cold blows of the wind ? How they are breathing now ? How safe are they when they sleep ? My heart cries for our brothers who are homeless , our government can't accommodate all those homeless , though many already non government organization helping still many have still none but we will not lose hope , slowly this problem will be solve if all of us will work hand in hand. That is why sometimes i can asked myself why do rich people used to buy vintage cars , limited edition cars when if only they help half of that amount to build houses , i guess they already save thousand lives. Like also buying those LV bags. If only that worth of amount use in building even a small house , i guess many children are sleeping soundly and safely . We won't be bringing even a cents of our money when we die , so why not share them if we have already to much. How can we human being afford to carry millions worth of bag , when in the street , children are sleeping and eating garbages ? How can we afford to drive our Ferrari Car , when some of our children are bone and skin already because they have nothing to eat and they lived in a very hazardous and polluted place ? Yes it is the the sin of those rich people , but morally and spiritually we are liable for our brothers and sisters.

I totally agree with you that there is no age, race or creep that is exempt from homelessness. Homeless people come in all shapes and sizes. I have been lived in big city for almost six months. This city, most of homeless people tend to beg in the street. some are old, some are also three or four. How can I help them since I am not a wealthy person?creating shelter maybe is the best choice. This can be done through government.