Rethink Homelessness is a group of people hoping to open the eyes of the world and the way people view homelessness. Not everyone who is homeless is lazy or a deadbeat. Often times, they’ve just hit rock bottom and had nowhere else to go. Thanks to groups like Rethink Homelessness we are getting a better picture of who these people once were.
They found a variety of homeless people,
All across the nation and gave them a simple instruction.
To write down a fact about themselves that nobody knows.
On their website they state, “Many people are surprised to learn that 80% of our community’s homeless are families and children.”
“Most of the families impacted were getting by just fine until one event led to their homelessness – perhaps a job loss or health situation.”
Their goal is simple, to help the world rethink homelessness.
They wanted to show a different side to the people you see on the side of the road with a cardboard sign.
They wanted to prove that these people have a story to tell and they are regular people like you and me.
So they started a campaign to help put a stop to homelessness.
The face of homelessness is changing from infants to elderly,
From disabled to veterans, the face of homelessness is evolving.
You can view a very powerful video of their story below:
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Rethink Homelessness is a great campaign to put a stop to an epidemic that is taking over our country.
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