Well, they used to, but absolutely not anymore. In the past, the homeless were allowed to be anywhere and everywhere, to their detriment and the City’s. Today police and workers on on patrol to move them out of spaces, get them into facilities that are gradually becoming more realistic and practical about giving them real help.
At the moment, I am helping a friend who became homeless a week or two ago. He just stopped by my place this morning (left 3 minutes ago) for a sandwich, coffee, phone charge, and pick up extra HIV meds he is keeping here. It is a real challenge to help the homeless. Acts of charity that are moral, kind, and well-intentioned can actually produce the opposite effect if they are not executed wisely.
Please keep my friend in your prayers. Let’s just call him “John.” He needs a job so he can get a place... Thanks.
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