Discover new ways to serve homeless

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By “The Ruler”

For thousands of people, it’s hard to find food, clothing and other everyday essentials. People live out on the streets, and cry for help, or beg for people to give them money for food and clothing. The struggling people of the streets are seen often eating food out of the garbage or wearing worn-out clothing they find. Others see this and often wonder, “What can I do to help?” There are a variety of ways anyone can serve the homeless.

 

One way to serve the homeless is by providing food and clothing to those who are in need. Being a part of an organization that serves homeless people is a good way to start. Homeless-serving organizations make sure the needy get donations. Organizations also set up food stands so homeless people can get the food and nutrition they need for every day.

 

One way is to serve the homeless together as a local club or youth/church group. This past summer, my church had partnered with Dry Bones ministries, a homeless-serving organization in Denver, Colorado. My parents and my two brothers went to serve homeless teens.

 

Another way is to serve the homeless is by doing something you really enjoy. In May 2010, a 21-song compilation album entitled “Think Out Loud: Music Serving the Homeless in the Twin Cities.” was released. The project’s lead was Tyler Blanski, a musician and songwriter in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The album features songs by Blanski as well as other local musicians. In an Official Video on YouTube, Blanski says, “My friend doesn’t have a lot of money. He’s not part of a big organization, and he doesn’t really know how to help.” This got Tyler thinking about how he could use his talents to help. “I would love to make a great album with other great musicians that hopefully could have a positive impact in the community,” he said.

 

He titled the project “Think Out Loud,” because it’s something he’d never done before. The project started out small, but due to the fact that musicians were coming together to do what they love to help serve the homeless in the Twin Cities, it didn’t stay that way. He says that “it’s slowly becoming its own monster.” 12/5/16