tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post270093228608853961..comments2024-01-16T17:40:13.951-05:00Comments on Somewhere in NJ: Just about doneLauraHinNJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329387562570495570noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-80123990904239833782007-06-15T22:04:00.000-05:002007-06-15T22:04:00.000-05:00Our church started a winter shelter program about ...Our church started a winter shelter program about 5 years ago. Around October, and continuing until March, we open our doors for 30 + homeless people to sleep. Many other details to the program, but not needed here.<BR/>There are many reasons for homelessness--it is not an easy issue to deal with.<BR/>Much luck, patience and courage to you as you continue your new position.KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-57040350919813423232007-06-15T18:01:00.000-05:002007-06-15T18:01:00.000-05:00That picture really brings back some great memorie...That picture really brings back some great memories. I was the resource biologist at a state park in South Carolina that was near a SCDNR heritage site that has an extant population of Hudsonia ericoides. It was the only population in the state, and the most far removed from any of the larger existing populations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-54363349574383059102007-06-15T08:24:00.000-05:002007-06-15T08:24:00.000-05:00So many cities, both large and small, are doing th...So many cities, both large and small, are doing their best to "hide" their homeless by clearing them out; in Fort Worth, the police would chase them out of the upscale downtown Sundance Square on a regular basis. The cops (and the patrons) didn't care where they went, as long as they didn't hang around the Square and remind anybody of that side of reality.dguzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01811101661607351661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-52931106966794657342007-06-15T05:39:00.000-05:002007-06-15T05:39:00.000-05:00We have a too large homeless population as well, a...We have a too large homeless population as well, and mostly women and children these days. Sounds like you are getting the kind of education that makes most people squirm. I just know you'll be able to make such a difference Laura.Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-54762848991199046942007-06-14T22:51:00.000-05:002007-06-14T22:51:00.000-05:00My cousin is the manager of a the women's shelter ...My cousin is the manager of a the women's shelter in Montana's largest city. She has a heart of gold, but after 13 years I think it is taking a toll on her. She's told me a lot of stories and they are nearly all sad.<BR/><BR/>Good luck to you in your new job. I know you will make a difference doing it.dmmgmfmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872482306885344135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-90718401798325140492007-06-14T21:56:00.000-05:002007-06-14T21:56:00.000-05:00I'm very much aware of homeless people in my city ...I'm very much aware of homeless people in my city since I live downtown, near a food bank / soup kitchen. In the suburban NJ town where I grew up, I knew of one homeless man who would frequently walk up and down our main avenue. Monmouth never struck me as the sort of county where there would be a significant homeless population, but now that I think about it, I can see where that might be the case. Anyway, you're doing important work in your new capacity.John B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00163297234733313179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-42140432790432555142007-06-14T21:12:00.000-05:002007-06-14T21:12:00.000-05:00We have our share of homeless people in our city. ...We have our share of homeless people in our city. I worked downtown for 5 years and got to know some of them well. Many refused the shelters and housing offered, except on the coldest nights, preferring to stay outdoors (single people). I have found they can be resourceful, knowing the soup kitchens and social help available. Some move from city to city. Many are mentally ill or from unfortunate backgrounds. I am sure your work will be interesting!<BR/>RuthRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-42946007856153052102007-06-14T20:40:00.000-05:002007-06-14T20:40:00.000-05:00I was wondering today how your new job was going -...I was wondering today how your new job was going - thanks for letting us know. I can only imagine all of the programs that are available.NatureWomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04272529400065960820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-56504203993320333792007-06-14T19:58:00.000-05:002007-06-14T19:58:00.000-05:00What will be eye-opening for you will probably fue...What will be eye-opening for you will probably fuel your fire, Laura.<BR/><BR/>In Maryland we lived in an affluent town called Bel Air. There were several regular homeless men who suffered the winters and summers near fast-food places. My daughter and her high school friends collected warm clothing for them and the restaurants fed them. The sad problem is everywhere. We had two shelters in the town and I donated a lot of furniture to the "Man House" - a home for homeless men in alcohol/drug recovery.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad you are enjoying it! Your days will never be dull and you can still keep in touch with your former office buds :o)Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.com