Every night in the United States nearly 750,000 men, women, and children have no safe place to sleep. Shelters are full to overflowing and agencies are running out of the money that they need to help families who are struggling.
This isn't a "big" city issue, its an "every" city issue and it doesn't seem to be getting any better, especially here in Michigan where the economy is having a tough time recovering. It is important that as a community that we not only understand the reasons that people are homeless but that we also take small steps to reach out and help those who have found themselves in a shelter or on the streets, and also reach out to those who may be on the verge of losing their home. The National Alliance to End Homlessness has a fantastaic website with interactive data tools and Fact Sheets and activities for students from Kindergarten through High School. Take a minute and check out their website. For more local information on homelessness you should visit the Goodwill website. If you are interested in volunteering at a shelter or a food bank visit 1800Volunteer.org, there are many opportunities right here in Northern Michigan for you to give a bit of your time. If you would like to help financially you can visit Unitedwaynwmi.org and fill out our secure online pledge form. You may think that your one hour or one dollar won't make a difference, but to someone who has nothing, it makes a big difference. Happy Holidays!
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