Apparently, LA is the homeless capitol of our country, and I'm not saying that sarcastically. Oasis Church, where I've been attending, has really helped make the community aware of just how extensive this problem is here in LA. It's estimated that over 600,000 people are homeless here. Oasis had a "Christmas in LA" campaign that was geared towards several ministries, one of them being a rescue mission and partnering with EDAR to provide a collapsable shelter. EDAR stands for Everyone Deserves A Roof. It's a great idea...but the price tag is a bit much! On just about every corner you can find someone who is homeless and I've been trying to think of something that I can daily do to help them. While I don't feel comfortable directly giving them money since:
a) it draws attention to the fact that you have money on you
b) you don't know what they are using that money for: drugs, alcohol, cigarettes
c) I rarely carry cash
So today, I found myself at a traffic light with a homeless man approaching my window and I reached into my purse...only to grab a fiber one bar and pass out the window. Then it hit me! That's a perfect thing to give them! This way, I know I am providing them with food, and healthy food at that. Hopefully he has access to a public restroom because those things can really help get things moving! I'm now going to make it a point to keep granola bars in my car to pass out. So what can you do to help?
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