WE ARE ALL NEIGHBORS:
Today we share a third coreBELIEF that informs our work and inspires the culture of KINDNESS and JOY that is the Facing Homelessness community.
"We are all neighbors."
If we are to end homelessness we must bring those in need closer to us rather than push them away. We must see the person rather than be overwhelmed by the issue.
When we build relationships the barriers of fear come down, trust is built, and hope found. And hope is everything for those that have nothing.
This is what we can do for each other.
We know this because this is what our BLOCK Project is doing for neighborhoods across our city. This sustainable solution is bringing people closer and providing opportunities for everyone to be a good neighbor!
Bobby is 76 years old, First Nation Cree. He lived for ten years on the streets of Seattle but now lives in his own BLOCK Home with a kitchen, bath, bed, covered porch and a garden, all in Kim & Dan's backyard on Beacon Hill. He's lived there for over two years now. Their lives and so many others involved in the BLOCK Project have profoundly changed because of these new beautiful friendships!
We now have (9) BLOCK Homes built and placed in Seattle backyards and we are just getting started! By taking part in this fundraiser you are confirming our coreBELIEF that we are all neighbors and that together we can do anything!
https://www.classy.org/campaign/2019-end-of-year-campaign-or-facing-homelessness/c256387
Kim shared, "We gave up a little piece of our backyard and received a whole new world in return." Not a bad trade!
If you believe in the work Facing Homelessness is doing with the 'BLOCK Project', our 'Window of Kindness', the 'Just Say Hello' campaign, and the 'Community CleanUPs', then please support us in this daily journey of KINDNESS and JOY!
https://www.classy.org/campaign/2019-end-of-year-campaign-or-facing-homelessness/c256387
THANK YOU from the Facing Homelessness staff and board!