But, really. Seriously? This solves the problem of drug abuse, mental illness and the homelessness which results from not getting help (which is around EVERY corner) for yourself? I don't get it.
A nod toward human dignity is always a good thing. A nun (with Little Sisters of Jesus) whom I consider a practical, down-to-earth sage-femme, gives shaves and haircuts and nice shampoos to homeless stinkin' mentally-wobbly people. Does it help, much? Well, maybe it occasionally gives a depressed, self-disgusted person the boost he/she needed to actually get around the corner and get the help they needed.
It can't hurt. So I say, Amen, take those pictures.
I don’t know. This seems kind of sweet to me.
I think it’s kind of cool.
As the article says, all supplies are donated, it’s not some wierd government feel-good project, so why not?
I think its wonderful...
because these individuals think its wonderful...
and thats all that matters...
a moment in time when their happiness was captured...
What a beautiful gift to people who often consider themselves invisible. So many of the homeless or those recently/nearly so are people with mental health issues. The photographs are also a great way for the ministry to connect with people, perhaps grow a relationship that will eventually allow them to help those in need. Sharing photographs creates a unique sort of bond, a sense of shared history, even if it’s nothing more than being there when a person has their first picture taken in 60+ years. It’s an odd thing.