Homeless Doesn't Mean Heartless

I want to start this blog with some interesting stats:

2.3 to 3.5 million people will be homeless at some point this year.
750,000 people will end up sleeping on the streets.
30% of the homeless are families with children.
44% of the homeless have part or full-time work.
94% of the homeless do not want to be homeless.
Don’t judge people based on their circumstances or appearances.  Millions of people are one paycheck or health crisis away from being homeless themselves.

Volunteering at a mission, shelter or soup kitchen will give you insight into their journey and you’ll be surprised at what you learn.  Show them consideration, be polite, smile and simply say “hello” because they are human just like you.

You matter and so do they.  Treat the homeless with dignity and respect; they are someone’s child and we may be in the same place if we had to walk in their shoes.

You know the saying “But for the grace of God …”.