Homelessness

Social Justice in our context is associated with equity and the common good. As such if we have homes then no one should be homeless.  In USA we aim to finance:

• -Feeding programs
• -Temporary housing during critical months
• -Job/Mental Health/Paperwork support
• -Pastoral care

Problem: Homelessness is a major problem, particularly in urban cities across America.  Homeless people often suffer from mental illness as a result of years on the street, or as a factor which drove them to the street.  Drug use and alcohol use is frequent.  However, despite this, these were once functioning adults, able to hold down jobs till a series of misfortunes occurred. Sometimes it is mental illness or a job loss, or a divorce, or loss of family and family support. Whatever the reason, every person deserves to live in the security of having a home, particularly during the cold season.

To date – Donation of funds to Charlie’s Place to support the feeding program it runs. https://www.charliesplacedc.org/  Please support Charlie’s Place if you have additional funds to give. We have worked with them and know firsthand through volunteering with them that they do a good job supporting Washington DC’s homeless.

-In addition, this NGO aims to help fund the homeless during critical winter months (Dec-April)

-Provide longer term housing as funding allows

-Job/Mental Health/Paperwork support