Homeless and Hungry
How can we help those in need ???
Why should people care about the homeless?
Causes
Homelessness can be caused by unemployment, losing a job, high cost of living, mental illness, and addiction to drugs. Sometimes people are addicted to drugs and all they spend their money on are drugs.
Medical conditions or life changing events with no family can force some people to live on the streets, giving them little opportunities to recover.
Additionally many cities have limited services or resources, making it hard to provide enough beds, food, water and shelter to those in need.
Statistics
What can we do ?
What can we do? We can help the homeless by volunteering hours, serving hot meals, giving canned goods to a dedicated charity, and giving money donations.
Organizations like the Red Cross and Salvation Army are good charities one can contribute hours or money.
Also, local Food Banks need donations year round to help feed homeless or families in need.
If you have any contractor skills or are just good with your hands, find your local Habitat for Humanity, they actually build homes for the homeless, giving them a new start and help they need.
Donate and Volunteer
This was made by a 6th grader at Monta Vista Christian School
Donate and Volunteer
Website: Salvationarmysiliconvalley.org
Location: 359 N 4th St, San Jose, CA, United States
Phone: 408-282-1165