PLEASE MEET JAMES:
Dee forwarded the following message -
"Hi. There is a sweep happening right now, u district corner of 7th and 45th. Been a tent camp for a while. Cop cars. Dump truck. Clean up crew throwing things in the dump truck and kicking people out of tents. Just needed to make sure some group knew even it it's too late to help."
At the very same time this sWEEP was taking place, James, who had been homeless for 40 years, was sleeping in his new bed, receiving attention and support through DESC services.
Getting people inside where they can receive needed care is not rocket-science. It is being done all-the-time by beautiful nonprofits such as DESC, Compass Housing Alliance, LIHI, Plymouth Housing, and so many more!
Food, shelter, and health-care are basic needs that everyone deserves. Let's have a conversation about that. Share what you think. Tell us how we can get everyone inside.
In the meantime, please send James a WELCOME HOME card, we know he would loveLOVE it. He's going through a major life transition right now, eager to have community come around him. If you want, you can include a gift card for food or even a $5 bill, which will make him smile and smile!!
Send cards to: Facing Homelessness c/o James 4001 9th Ave NE, Seattle WA 98105. THANKS so very much!
South Lake Union Neighborhood | Rex
A QUIET THOUGHT - If you're moved by the goodness of this community, please visit http://www.facinghomelessness.org/ and click on the 'donate' button and consider a "monthly recurring" donation of just $5 in support of the work. THANK YOU!
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