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Winning Idea by prosurvivors

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Befriend a Homeless

Website

http://www.professionalsurvivors.com

The Idea

For about every 70 people anywhere in the world, 1 person is homeless. If a homeless person can have even just one friend who can offer simple help and good influence, the homelessness problem in this world can be eliminated with just one friend at a time.

The Specifics

Our group started off just cooking and feeding the homeless we see on the streets. Everyday we go to hand out food, we get to talk and learn everyone's stories. Everyone has different needs, most are really simple such as a food storage box, gloves, socks, a ride to the doctor, etc. ALL need a home, and those who can work want a job. This fund would allow us to spread our concept more effectively by giving us the ability to tape, edit and put interview vdo's and mini documentaries online, place ads in local/national newspapers/magazines, and send group members to join different causes to spread the message. We've been using our personal funds to feed and help the homeless and we'll continue to do so. But we can do a lot more with this help.

Discussion

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Congratulations!! Love your idea!!

by campoconnor

5 months ago | Reply

I love this idea! I befriended a homeless gentleman when I was in college and it was one of the most profound experiences. So much that he asked me sign the tote bag he had been carrying around the whole year of his homelessness, the bag he was now going to be able to hang up in the new home he had just received the keys to. He asked me to sign it cause he was so happy to have had someone to share his story and excitement with and just talk to about his day - something he hadn't had in a long time because those who had been his friends used and abused him for the little he had. He didn't want to forget me and I know I won't forget him!

by salzi

4 months ago | Reply