Homelessness: Touching One Life at a Time

By: Jana Tether (View Profile)

Don’t feel overwhelmed. By doing even one small thing, consistently, may change lives that you may never be aware of. Life is like a domino effect, help one person then more than likely that person will help another person and so on and so on. My husband and I got the idea of putting ‘care packages’ together from our church. We thought this was the most fantastic idea. We were surprised that we never thought of it before! But do you see how one inspiration of an idea spread. Be an inspiration to another; it’s infectious. It’s all about touching one life at a time. And, in the end, you’ll find that the one touched and blessed most of all is….you.

Note: If you’re interested in looking for a charity where you’d like to volunteer or financially support I would suggest you do an internet search looking for websites that rate and keep an eye on charitable organizations. You want to make sure you choose a charity that is wise with its resources and can be trusted.

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posted: 11.02.2007
Jana Tether
Hi William, Ally, and Amanda! Thanks for your very kind comments and for reading this article! I really do appreciate it! William, you've asked a very good question...how to approach the homeless. My husband and I, provided we're in a safe situation, will go up to the person, smile and hand them the bag. We'll ask them what their name is and introduce ourselves. It's about acknowledging another.There may be a little chit chat, if time allows, then we wish them a good day. If we're in the car, it's pretty much the same thing, only a bit quicker. I've only come across one person who didn't respond in a positive manner and he looked like he was severely homeless - filthy, skinny - who looked possibly abused. This was a time I spent a bit more time praying for that person even though I didn't feel like it because of his rough manner. Still, God asks us to move forward on His behalf. I know He will touch that person's heart in one way or another. I do my bit and leave the rest up to Him.
posted: 10.22.2007
William Wakeley
Hi Jana, just wanted to thank you for your obedience to the Lord's call to love the homeless and weaker folks in this world. But for the Grace of God, any of us could be in a similar situation. I have experience a very sharp drop in income in the past nine months (after heart surgery) and my wife of 48 years has been diagnosed with liver disease. We are ready to do whatever the Lord might ask of us and certainly know we have a mansion awaiting when His timing says "Come". I was wondering just how to approach the homeless and your plastic bag handout sounds like a great way to show His love to them. You really could call them "Glad Bags", couldn't you? I also enjoyed your story about finding Nature. His Creation sure is wonderful and always brings me closer to Him. Thanks for sharing your stories. We all need to tell and hear the Good News.
posted: 10.11.2007
Ally
Thanks Jana, if more people acted like you and your husband this world would be a nicer place to live. There are good deeds and good intentions and you practice both, bless you for that.
posted: 10.02.2007
Amanda Coggin
Every time I get caught up in my own personal drama it is a reminder to get to the homeless shelter where my two best friends/neighbors and I go volunteer. Thanks for reminding me again!
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