How Can You Help the Homeless Without Spending a Dime?

I have helped the homeless.  I am a behind the scenes person.  I have donated clothes and shoes to charities that help homeless people. It’s almost that time of year.  Thanksgiving is just around the corner and shelters are going to need help preparing that delicious turkey dinner. During the holidays I cook and serve meals at local churches.  I am a member of St Peter Baptist Church.  I have donated suites and coats to the Trinity Baptist Church Clothes Rack.

Sometimes it doesn’t cost you money to help homeless people in need.  It can be hard to give to a charity when you are not making much money yourself.  A lot of people can’t afford to share their earnings without jeopardizing their own living situation.  You don’t always have to donate money to help people who are less fortunate.  Instead, you can donate your time, knowledge, connections, and skills to the homeless.

Help homeless people fill out job applications and resumes.  Many homeless people have great job skills, but have a hard time presenting themselves to employers.  You can help them with their physical presentation such as clothing and grooming.

Donate your time at a homeless shelter.  There are many things that you can do.  You don’t always have to deal with the homeless directly.  There are so many behind the scene jobs that you can do.  You could help prepare food, mop, sweep, do dishes or any other tasks as needed.

Help the homeless find helpful resources in the area.  With everyone using computers today, you could help by going on the internet and research the government services available for poor and homeless people.  Print this information out and have it available for people looking for help.

Teaching homeless people how to read and write or to read and write better will help them when trying to take advantage of opportunities.

Share yourself and make a difference in the lives of homeless people.

Kylyssa, (2010) How you can help the homeless without spending a dime?  Squidoo.com Retrieved October 20, 2010, fromhtpp://www.squidoo.com /help-the-homeless-for-free.