The Harsh Reality of Homelessness

And how you can help

Wrapped in two blankets and lots of layers, William, an Army vet, said he is as comfortable as he is probably going to get tonight—lying on a heat grate near 2^nd Avenue and Broadway. “This is my home,” he said. “The wind doesn’t bother me anymore. I guess I’ve gotten used to it.”

William’s story isn’t that different from many of the homeless living on the streets of Nashville. On any given night, there are an estimated 4,000 homeless in the city of Nashville.

So what does a homeless person do to survive?

» Sit at a coffee shop until asked to leave

» Sleep on someone’s couch

» Take shelter in their car (if they have one)

» Sleep in a tent

» Panhandle

» Curl up on a city sidewalk heat grate

» Dumpster dive

» Seek help at the Mission

How can you help?

1. Volunteer

2. Give

3. Involve your church

Your church can be an incredible example of god’s abundant love and grace for hurting souls here in our community.

4. Pray

When a hedge of praying people surrounds us, miracles happen.

5. Share

Spread the word.

When you give, you invest in transforming lives.

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