For the Q&A: I really want to get into working with/mission work around homelessness in my area, but I’m really not sure where to start. It’s a big issue in my city, but there don’t seem to be many orgs/groups involved with trying to help, and none of the churches in our area seem to care at all, unless their work directly involves evangelizing (which, I get is a part of what churches are supposed to do, but it makes me really uncomfortable to approach any kind of mission work with the idea of “saving souls” rather than actually helping people). I really feel called to mission around this issue, but I’m not sure where to start on my own. Any advice?
Q&A - we live near Chicago and sometimes when we go into the city I have brought little bags to give out - McDonald's gift card, socks, granola bars, hygiene products and such. Is this a good way to help out a little bit or no? Would other things be better?
Why Shelters Don't End Homelessness
For the Q&A: I really want to get into working with/mission work around homelessness in my area, but I’m really not sure where to start. It’s a big issue in my city, but there don’t seem to be many orgs/groups involved with trying to help, and none of the churches in our area seem to care at all, unless their work directly involves evangelizing (which, I get is a part of what churches are supposed to do, but it makes me really uncomfortable to approach any kind of mission work with the idea of “saving souls” rather than actually helping people). I really feel called to mission around this issue, but I’m not sure where to start on my own. Any advice?
Q&A - we live near Chicago and sometimes when we go into the city I have brought little bags to give out - McDonald's gift card, socks, granola bars, hygiene products and such. Is this a good way to help out a little bit or no? Would other things be better?
For the Q&A: What are the top 3 myths about homelessness you wish everyone knew?