Helping Hands

11/12/2019

One project under the name ‘Bio Plant,’ was made by one small group of Peruvians. This project has a great purpose; it

11/11/2019

A dynamic new approach to homelessness with roots in settling the West: Conestoga Huts. The trend started in Eugene and the supporters are hoping it will spread through the Northwest. "This is our hut," said Tracy Joscelyn leading a tour of her hut. She said this temporary shelter is a godsend. "We....

09/15/2019

This time of year we welcome tens of thousands of new Bostonians into the city. For many of you, city living will be a new experience. There will be things that you find amusing, puzzling, and disturbing. This includes seeing and interacting with the city’s thousands of community members who are experiencing homelessness.

The experience of homelessness can be incredibly stressful, challenging and extremely depressing. Many of our neighbors without homes work on a daily basis and return to the shelters to sleep at night or even sleep “rough”, unsheltered on the street, in parks, or in train stations.

Many are elderly, people with disabilities, or those with problematic relationships to substances. Others have mental health needs that are not being met. None have access to the human right of a home that is safe, stable, secure and affordable. Trauma may cause people to behave in ways that make you feel uncomfortable. Offer them food and drink, support (of all kinds), and comfort when you can. Yet respect the boundaries they may establish.

Remember, the experience of homelessness often means a life without even hope. And Winter is approaching. So please be kind.

09/15/2019

Cut class for climate change! The Department of Education will excuse city kids who ditch school next Friday to partake in a Manhattan climate change protest, officials said Thursday. “TEN YE…

09/15/2019