ARC: Homeless Solution Ideas

Dear Luminary,

I am beseeching you to read regarding thinking out of the dots concerning the gut-wrenching plight of homelessness in America.

I am positive your heightened awareness will guide caring sharing/action!

I am an octogenarian who asked what she could do for her country. I have over a decade of homeless experiential service juxtaposed with higher education acumen.

At the birth of my daughter in 1968, I started a nonprofit, ARC, formally recognized federal/state approved in 1983 as 501 (c)(3) 95-3855901. ARC’s mission was simple: to care/share as able. I did not seek government funding. I never took a salary. I wanted to rely on solo self-labor, tax-deductible Samaritan donations.

Initially ARC sponsored in Orange County, CA home an around-the-clock licensed board/care Schoolhouse for 12: infants through adolescents, and educational forums. Juxtaposed were part-time academic pursuits initially at the college level then advancing to University of California, Irvine for a Human Services Counseling Certificate, and higher education thereafter.

At the end of two decades, I was feeling a spiritual shift to help the homeless. Local TV was focusing on the surge of homeless encamped on public properties. Totally on prayer and intuition, I joined a nonprofit group, SPIN (Street People in Need), that was assembling sandwiches and health kits. When I rode along one day to hand deliver, I was heartbroken. In empathy, I was seeing my polio crippled mother and downs syndrome sister there!

When I asked founder, Sam Boyce, how the crisis could be solved, he responded desperately needed was a one-page handout that shared who, what, where, when, howthey could get help and Samaritan Rooms. He said that parents with empty nests sold homes when `they’ were the best possible help because they could turn their empty bedrooms into housing the most unfortunate of all. In other words, analogous to the baby Jesus birth in a manger without a home and honoring His teaching: loving neighbor as self. He did not go into details; I learned all that later.

What I did do immediately was make lots of phone calls: holy places of worship, nonprofits, social service agencies. I soon had a one-page resource list that explained how General Relief worked whereby homeless could apply for rent subsidy, food stamps, Medicare/Medi-Cal, and what nonprofits helped with other. I never pursued resource information as an item for sale. A teacher of mine later expanded and published. It became an extraordinary library resource for social service agencies, nonprofits, advocacy groups.

Soon after, I learned about a government seminar that was going to guide nonprofits on sober living environments to help homeless with addictions, and how there was government loan subsidy money coupled with direct aid to homeless available to help.

I attended the full day workshop sponsored by the California Alcohol and Drug Administration. I learned about a very successful Oxford group; and Public Law 100-430 supporting disadvantaged to live together without needing special licensing.

My Schoolhouse was for the first time in 20 years without any enrollment beginning the fall of 1990. I knew I was receiving a spiritual calling to get involved. I switched from ‘little’ to ‘big’. I put the `word’ out: within weeks I had my first `guests’.

Deuteronomy 5:32. So you shall observe to do just as the Lord your God has commanded you; you shall not turn aside to the right or to the left.

Within months, I was in serious trouble. The loan monies promoted at the seminar were not forth coming. The monies endorsed for the homeless to pay for their stay was mired in red tape. I was supporting home on credit charges. A frantic third mortgage loan forestalled foreclosure. If there was a mistake to be made, I made it. I lasted two years longer; then `bells tolled’.

I filed for bankruptcy. But there was no doubt, I was soon going to lose the home. Then my widowed mother went to her sweet reward followed within the month by youngest retarded sister which left home legacy of $20K each for six remaining siblings. I am convinced Mom okayed sweet by and by for her and beloved sister so that my home would be saved. She knew I was doing Divine Will.

Bottom line, I learned about recovery: sponsors, daily meetings, familial environment, counseling, training, plans, goals.

Not only did I get a grip, but home became role model for others. Recidivism was down. I was actually able to rent other homes, graduates were placed in charge. Some with two years sobriety were loaned money by ARC, go out on their own, do same.

ARC received `proposal bids’ but to get involved meant increasing to a macro level, which was never intent. ARC, of course, filed taxes but remained for the past five decades lilliputian in nature. Taxes were always a `chore’ until recently whereby the government now allows ePostcard filing for very small nonprofits.

There was a strict contract in place. They were guests giving ARC total permission to `let go’ for any infraction. In other words, individuals were not tenants; ARC was not their landlord. Monday through Friday, everyone left unless ill. They were seeking jobs and/or going to school, and/or patronizing the library. There was a free pantry, but ARC did not provide food. If so, guests would not have been eligible for food stamps. They contributed their food stamps, took turns cooking for communal meals. Weekly chores were assigned. After dinner, there was a weekly hour meeting, encouraging caring/sharing. TV was voted on. Weekends were free, except mandatory church or synagogue of their choice. There were simple writing journal assignments like describe people whom you admire; what are future goals; magic moments and memories. Computer basics were taught.

Did I make mistakes? Yes! The most flagrant was one preached by peers who said I needed to `tough love’ those who relapsed. Upon becoming a guest, the first week was complimentary, then $20.00 donation per day or $100.00 Friday through Thursday week.

I finally learned the `covert’ ways of how General Relief worked. If an individual had proof of a place to stay, about $400.00 a month is subsidy; and about $100.00 in food stamps. A three-month contract was signed whereby individual would donate to ARC $100.00 Friday through Friday and/or $20.00 per day. If the contract was broken, it would be sent to collections. This, I was advised, was how to protect the home economically which had three mortgages and add to the consequences of relapse. I did this to my everlasting shame and regret. Years later I attempted to nullify by `buying back’ from the credit agency only to learn that like the economic chaos of our crisis in 2008, debts are sold to other agencies. Simply, I truly realized that `punishing’ is cruel. It is no different than being harsh with a diabetic and/or someone with cancer. Addiction is a disease! Fortunately, our system has, like me, come to realize this painful truth. Addicts, I believe, are now allowed SSI. But the `system’ makes it hard to understand all the parameters. I urge anyone applying for food stamps, General Relief, SSI, to conduct a massive, exhaustive search to make sure everything understood. It is like when I first got involved. The state seminar instructors exclaimed how nonprofits were eligible for no interest loan. And then, after an exhausting year of applying, was told because I too lived in the home, I would not be eligible.

It is sad but depending on who the social worker is; and/or how good or bad day is being experienced, may make all the difference in the world of someone getting empathetic help. That is why I urge anyone dealing with bureaucracy, do your homework!

It was at least three or four years before my neighbors even knew that I had changed over from `little’ to `adult’. My home was licensed for twelve. In the large playroom addition, I partitioned it and made two more bedrooms. My bedroom also functioned as an office. Thus, I had five bedrooms: two upstairs had bunk beds plus one with full bath. Downstairs had three bedrooms for two plus full bath. This was an asset. Comradery was strength and emotional support for `band of brothers’ and/or `band of sisters.’ In the beginning I had men, women, and parents with some children. I learned it was best to keep populations separate that is homes for men, women, families. At one point I had rented other apartments/homes, but this was for a short duration. One led to another horrible sin on my part. The manager had not upheld our agreement. To force his hand, I turned off the utilities. How shameful on my part!!!

It was this negative behavior that made me realize, the best additional help I could give was to share complimentary who, what, where, when, why, how. I put together a brief synopsis. Empathetic Probation/Parole Officers were particularly interested.

Within a short time, I discovered `others’ who were doing what I was doing but on a larger, more commercial endeavor.

One nonprofit group owned several homes on one street.

Then there were highly advanced commercial adventures.

But, by far, the most successful in terms of low recidivism, was the home environment.

Shelters were cold, impersonal, and in many cases rife with mold, rodents. Women did not feel safe. Whatever personal items someone might have were not safe. Pets were not allowed.

Worse, they did not address the deeper problems of addiction, lack of skills, and opportunities to break the vicious cycle. In other words, don’t just give a `fish’ to eat, teach `how to fish’.

The irony is society has an attitude ok to pay tax money for incarceration, as high as $100.00 per day, but not for productive rehabilitation. And chance for employment decrease considerably if someone has a `record’.

It is similar to what is facing society now regarding massive moneys for police, but not for programs that break the chains of poverty and debilitating class.

For example: bathrooms closed except for patrons. Even public parks lock bathrooms at night. Thus, a homeless person would be arrested for `urinating in public’ (behind a dumpster). A conservative estimate per day for prison is $75.00 x 30 = $2,250.00 versus General Relief/Food Stamps of $500.00.

Many of the `rules’ in place are `heartless’ – for example: it is impossible for General Relief monies to be eligible to actually `rent’ an apartment, much less, come up with a deposit and utilities -– not to mention furnishings. In addition, usually, proof of seeking employment is part of the `condition’. Most homeless do not have vehicles and there are `literally’ no jobs. Whatever jobs might exist have gone to youth who are still fortunate to live at home thereby can exist on minimum wage. College graduates have trouble finding jobs. Which is another disastrous negative on society. How can we encourage higher education by expecting individuals to borrow before their employment begins: UNSANITY.

I have heard the `arguments’ opposing assistance.

It comes down to `they made their bed, lie in it’. It is usually made by WASPs – white, Anglo Saxon protestants: the least likely to have had economic stress due to unemployment, race, or creed.

The economic crash of 2008 and the current pandemic crisis has certainly increased empathy for all from all. At least, I pray!

This communication is not just about helping `existing’ homeless. It may also be a solution for many who, because, of COVID, suddenly find themselves in a precarious situation.

Let’s say two families with one child each are down and out. If they pooled resources, rented one home with three bedrooms and made themselves a nonprofit, they could then, as they regrouped, save toward their own place; then use the first rental to help others. Or, let us say, there are some reading who are financially stable. You help now by sending donations to nonprofits, but you too feel a spiritual need to do more.

By following the above, caring/sharing, this system could solve homeless problem nationwide. Investors would have economic and spiritual return exponentially!

Alas, after a decade of helping, my city went on a mission to close down sober living environment homes. Others who had gotten involved were not running their homes similar to what I was doing. Their neighbors complained (not mine). I consulted an attorney who reassured me everything was legal but told: if I fight `city hall’, I would be mired in expenses and could lose equity. So, I sold – retreated to the mountains to write.

Several years later, an opportunity arose in my home state to purchase a large `bed and board’. I was missing `active’ involvement helping others. I did thorough research. There was a large population of homeless veterans. I had converted home into a trust with the nonprofit – legacy for children. I asked them if I could borrow on the trust; start again in my birth home state to open refuge for homeless vets. They gave me their blessing.

In 1996, guided to me was a `spiritual mate’ who came on board helping me/volunteering for ARC without pay. He now moved me/belongings to the East Coast, and he continued on to his home state to do similar homeless refuge sponsored by nonprofit.

Everyone: social services, churches, veterans, nonprofits were notified. I was not going to do `recovery’ – simply homeless with a primary focus in helping vets. I stipulated verbally and in flyers that I was unable to help anyone with a violent history.

Six weeks later a social worker personally brought to the home a 23-year-old white Catholic male. His grandfather came too. At the time, there were two other young men in the home, plus, visiting associate who had promised my children he would keep checking up on me. I was totally alone; did not even have a car.

They were all outside one twilight evening after dinner burning trash. I learned following two months later after coming out of coma.

The new guest came in the home with peer. They went to upstairs bedroom. He had a knife, attacked peer who managed to get away.

I remember hearing a sound in the kitchen. I came out of my adjacent bedroom and saw him at the knife drawer. He looked up.

I saw EVIL!!!

He came around the counter with shanks in each hand; a horrific smile on his face and as I backed up, he advanced `stabbing’. I literally was like a deer caught in the headlights. He was herding me into my bedroom. I remember calling, voice couldn’t scream, for friend and holding my arms up as the knives came down one after the other. I managed at one point to turn and run for cell phone at the side of my bed, had it in my hand, pressing 911, and then I fell. I stayed so still. Eyes closed like a little girl hiding under the bed. And, then I felt it: knife in right eye – THE EXCRUCIATING PAIN – simultaneously unbelievable surprised thought: I AM GOING TO DIE.

I came too being cradled to the sobs of my spiritual mate. I knew he thought I was dead. I gasped `Get Help’. I went out again: then: `Look at all that Blood’ – it was the Paramedics. Later, vibrations so strong it seemed my body was a plane flying and then a voice: Hang in there.

That was it consciously until Valentines Day, February 14, 2006. I was in a coma for two months.

Unconsciously, there were multiple `crossing over’ experiences juxtaposed with horrific dreams and hallucinations.

I learned later that the first guest had gone out the second story window calling for help. My mate threw cell phone to the other one, ran to the house. My attacker saw him through the window, got off me, ran to the front door. My mate is a big man. He screamed at attacker meeting him at the front door. Attacker turned and ran upstairs. He then came to the bedroom, turned on the light, locked the door, found me. When I gasped, he crashed through the window just as the police/ambulance were arriving. They immediately went to grab him, thinking he was the attacker. The other guest said: no, not him. The paramedics had to ax the door down.

The total story is quite compelling; being written in auto bio.

The crux of it is I am a living miracle, testimony to the power of divine intervention, love, family, friends, community prayer.

I was airlifted to city hospital; blinded right eye; arms almost amputated. I lost everything. My son and daughter rose above and beyond. I am now on SSI/SS - live in daughter’s home/veteran son is caretaker (has PTSD from military conflict) – volunteers with ARC, which is still active with `micro behind the scenes’ caring/sharing. The spiritual mate is active on the East Coast. Primary service is `complimentary’ educational caring/sharing helping vulnerable seniors in/out home caretaking/repair/legacy videos, aide as able, to others. Tax deductible donations help with expenses juxtaposed with contributions to peer nonprofits.

Following is additional resource information coupled with advice for individuals/groups who care about the homeless, other. I urge you to research your local environs, make a list of who is helping, make copies, hand-out to every homeless person with $1.00 or more – with empathy: but for the grace of God, go I.

RESOURCE INFORMATION

https://www.211.org – research: internet/library/everywhere!

Nonprofits are allowed to buy at food banks at economically low rate of approximately 6 cents a pound. Large community distribution centers also receive household items, toiletries, etc.

Ex: CAPOC Community Action Partnership Garden Grove, CA

https://www.capoc.org/about/

Thrift stores will sometimes reduce prices as courtesy for other nonprofits. Then, of course, nonprofits, are able to `ask for’ donations. Little known is concept of `tax-deductible gift-in-kind’.

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-tege/eotopice94.pdf

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Another idea I had was instead of rent vouchers, actually give an RV – and along with food vouchers, give gas too, free parking in city/state/federal parks. The COVID crisis has families sleeping in cars – which has always been the last resort down/out.

I salute the following – Mr. Wells dedicated to helping – phenomenal information vehicle living – resources to draw upon.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/feb/04/modern-nomads-nomadland-van-life-us-public-lands

https://www.cheaprvliving.com

https://www.youtube.com/c/CheapRVliving

Must See!!! (streaming on HULU)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nomadland_(film)

And a young adult has designed homeless cart with bed, toilet, storage - must have NOW – genius!

https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/entertainment/story/2021-02-17/homeless-cart

https://irvinecommunitynewsandviews.org/irvine-teen-builds-a-portable-privacy-cart-to-help-the-homeless/

Orange County teen designed cart with bed, toilet and storage ...

www.latimes.com › entertainment › story › homeless-cart

Mobile cart is intended to be useful and provide dignity for homeless

In an effort to provide dignity and privacy for Orange County's homeless, an Irvine teenager has designed and built a mobile cart with a bed, toilet and storage. ... Jordan Szigeti-Larenne, 17 of Irvine, designed and built a mobile cart for homeless individuals.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/jordans-homes2go-dignity-privacy-protection

https://vimeo.com/507334469/0a9cbad106

Jordan Szigeti-Larenne

Entrepreneur built in LA phenomenal community homeless park!

BRAVO – I SALUTE THE LIGHT WITHIN – MUST SEE VIDEO

https://www.hopeofthevalley.org/tinyhomes/

Contact Us

Telephone: (818) 392-0020 Email: info@hopeofthevalley.org

Administrative Offices:
11076 Norris Ave., 2nd Floor Pacoima, CA 91331
Mail: PO Box 7609 Mission Hills, CA 91346
Tax ID 27-2053273

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is qualified to receive
tax-deductible donations.

First United Methodist CHURCH WALKING THE TALK

I salute the light within Lakewood First United Methodist

Church: Broken Loaf Food Pantry, 4300 Bellflower Blvd. 90713 CA

(562) 425-1219. They collect donations and then sorted everything so that you go shopping for FREE: food, clothes, toys, books, etc.

https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/ssb/v43n1/v43n1p17.pdf

https://www.kqed.org/news/11668623/why-do-thousands-of-l-a-s-homeless-shelter-beds-sit-empty-each-night-rats-roaches-bedbugs-mold

How much does it cost to house an inmate 2020?

According to the Vera Institute of Justice, incarceration costs an average of more than $31,000 per inmate, per year, nationwide. In some states, it's as much as $60,000. Taxpayers foot the bill for feeding, housing and securing people in state and federal penitentiaries.May 19, 2017

How much does it cost to send someone to prison ...

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dpss.lacounty.gov › cash

General Relief (GR) is a County-funded program that provides cash aid if you are an adult without ... If you are homeless and using the vehicle as a residence, the value is $11,500 or less. ... You can apply In person at any Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) District Office or outreach site. ... Inglewood, CA 90308.

Mentally/Physically Challenged normally receive Medicare/Medicaid/SSI which is sufficient to contribute living together in group home. They, then of course, would not be expected to leave during the day. But if there is not a schedule in place, boredom/disharmony is sure to rise. A combination of exercise, music, craft making, learning, arts, literature just like an academy does will guarantee success.

A home income enterprise could be initiated.

ARC’s favorite is FEEDING AMERICA TRIBUTE CARDS

https://secure.feedingamerica.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app20121b?idb=354815508&df_id=25997&mfc_pref=T&25997.donation=form1&NONCE_TOKEN=5ACDF5CA3D2C7C3797EC7277DA3D1455&25997_donation=form1

For a minimum $5.00 donation, you pick a memorial and/or birthday card – you can write personal note – they email to sender and/or you can download to send postal mail or give personally.

This could easily be done by your nonprofit!!!

People love their names on products. One idea knitting/crocheting potholders with names. Another towels. Hand carved wooden toys would be a popular item on internet sell sites like Etsy. One of the best I have ever seen were homemade name on postal boxes - free book/items.

Check out this Samaritan who makes wooden toys;

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/the-hands-of-the-toymaker/

Nonprofits are allowed bulk postage rates; but this can be a hassle. Investigate the least expensive way to mail products.

The Salvation Army is nonprofit, applies for permits to solicit donations on a street corner. But they are a `macro’ organization. Another is phenomenal: The Doe Fund https://www.doe.org

Unless you have at least twelve financially stable Board of Directors, I do not advise this. Board members can be sued!

Staying micro is the easiest way to help yourself/others.

Register with http://www.guidestar.org

Connects donors and Grantmakers to non-profit organizations.

Subscribe to free newsletter https://www.nonprofitissues.com

State Programs: https://www.cbpp.org/research/family-income-support/state-general-assistance-programs-very-limited-in-half-the-states

Supplemental Security Income - SSI - https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/

https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/4412

California Food Stamps https://www.cdss.ca.gov/calfresh

https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/recipient/eligibility - SNAP

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Tiny homes for homeless in Palm Springs? Nonprofit wants to ...

www.desertsun.com › story › news › 2020/01/24 › tiny...

Following are resources previously sent under Samaritan Rooms:

ARC’s first nonprofit registration through ULC – still active.

Federal/State registration - `how to’.

SAMARITAN ROOMS – http://arc-namaste.blogspot.com

Do you have one or two empty bedrooms in your home? Want to help the homeless or maybe a victim of domestic violence or maybe an addict or maybe a runaway? Are you threatened with Covid home loss?

Public Law 100-430 states that the hindered my live together without the need of city/state license and/or conditional use permits.

Start a nonprofit – library availability http://www.nolo.com

How to Forms available: The IRS, Fresno, CA 93888 (800) 829-3676 - Form 990 and Schedule A. - State of CA Franchise Tax Board, Box 942857, Sacramento, CA 94267 (800) 338-0505 Form 199; Registry of Charitable Trusts, Box 903447, Sacramento 94203-4476 - Form CT-2. *

Allow five days free then accept donations of $20.00 per day and/or $100.00 per week (Friday through Friday). The nonprofit is chartering your home - in exchange subsidizes all overhead expenses. You file tax returns under the nonprofit. With the nonprofit, you can get most needs donated from bunk beds, to food, to economic assistance. If you are on social security and/or assistance, nothing is threatened.

It is imperative that there is a one-page contract that emphasizes the individual visiting is a guest with separate address. You are not a landlord; the individual is not a tenant. This way, you have the right to immediately tell the person to go if there is any problem. Make sure the contract is explicit and there is a clause that the guest says you want the authorities called if for any reason you are asked to leave and that all belongings are immediately removed or donated to the nonprofit.

Make house rules simple: God rules the home; everyone out of the house (except for holidays) Mon. through Fri. from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., any illegal activity &/or police contact means immediate dismissal.

Do not provide food! Bureaucracy then implies running a business. But nonprofits are allowed to buy at food banks (six cents a pound) and you can provide open pantry to your guests validating your Samaritan home with a caring/sharing attitude. The contract confirms that the guest does not have a felony or moral turpitude record (unless you allow this) and validates that the guest will respect homeowner/peers/neighborhood with no disrespect/loud noise/outside gathering/no uninvited guests and releases one/all/nonprofit from any insurance liability.

If one home in every six-block radius did this, the problem of homelessness would be eliminated nationwide.

It is crucial to keep a low profile in the neighborhood. Unfortunately, it is mainly during holidays that the spirit of loving our neighbor as self is demonstrated by the greatest majority. How do you put the word out to those who you are trying to help?

The best places are churches and social service agencies.
To learn more on the how-to and the history of ARC and current outreach ministry, please read more: history - how-to and so on.

* http://www.ulchq.com/ interim legal outreach service ministry+

ARC founded 1968 by solo parent with mission to care/share, as able, without government nor grant funding; rely on self-labor; tax-deductible Samaritan donations. Successfully done until 2005 holy/holidays when at 64 went to new location to open up large refuge primarily for Veterans with caveat: no violent history. Social Services brought young white violent Catholic male; did not warn; broke fiduciary trust. A few weeks later, attacked peer, then me. Thus, I advise, do background check and get references if you proceed. If you decide to do on large scale by renting, leasing, or buying, exchange fee AA/NA graduate to manage.

ARC now working on how-to synopsis: utilizing empty military bases, cruise ships, city creation ala Vegas unused national parks, RV satellites, job creations; RV-canopy-bike; Day Cost Relief is $100.; Jail is $1,000.

We have Senior Trailer Parks, how about homeless trailer parks.

ARC - AssociationRenaissanceCreators@yahoo.com – Rev. 10/10/20

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CONCLUSION

In my experience, someone `working a recovery program’ is a phenomenal individual – make the best possible neighbor. Yes, alas, it seems that the disease will take a person `down’ – addiction results in behavior that is abhorrent i.e., stealing. As far as I know, the man who attacked me was not on `anything’. When asked why, his reply was `my father is evil’…he pleaded guilty and was sentenced to fifteen years for two counts of attempted murder. Our headlines are rife with `evil’…most recently the tragedy of George Floyd committed by a police officer.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jun/08/i-cant-breathe-george-floyds-words-reverberate-oppression

A home dedicated to helping the less fortunate in every neighborhood would be a blessing, not blight!

All writings are donated to ARC and forwarded via email complimentary upon request. AssociationRenaissanceCreators@yahoo.com

Some are published by ARC, posted on Amazon and listed on:

http://arc-namaste.blogspot.com

I urge one/all to: become fan of TED; http://www.ted.com

TED is a nonpartisan nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks. TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 110 languages.

AND

Care/Share this resource information with local/state/federal representatives encouraging every city to have a park/community center specifically for the disabled adult and one for the homeless.

Encourage `cities’ to buy homes; utilize above information. Buy empty commercial buildings foreclosed because of COVID – convert to homeless, recovery, housing/refuge sanctuaries.

Read About SOLO Women Who Changed World

Dorothy Day

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Dorothy-Day

Mother Teresa

https://www.biography.com/religious-figure/mother-teresa

Jean Forbarth

http://www.smartvoter.org/2000/11/07/ca/or/vote/forbath_j/bio.html

Mary Jo Copeland

https://sharingandcaringhands.org/meet-mary-jo

Mimi Silbert

http://www.delanceystreetfoundation.org/president.php

OTHERS WHOM I ADMIRE

2/7/21 – Let’s homeless use front lawn…

https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/06/us/homeless-utah-front-yard-trnd/index.html

San Francisco church – Let’s homeless sleep overnight in pews…

www.upworthy.com › every-day-this-san-francisco-chu...

For the past 15 years, the St. Boniface Catholic Church in San Francisco, ... taken The Bible's teachings to heart by allowing the unhoused sleep in its pews as part of ... San Francisco Church Lets Homeless People Sleep Overnight

ANOTHER WALKING THE TALK

GLIDE: serving the people of the Tenderloin and San ...

www.glide.org

GLIDE is on the forefront of addressing some of society's most pressing issues, including poverty, housing and homelessness, and racial and social justice.

ALERT

Church helping homeless; ran into problems with the city.

https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/baltimore-county/dundalk-church-fined-12000-for-helping-the-homeless

90-year-old among Florida activists arrested for feeding the ...

www.theguardian.com › us-news › nov › fort-lauderdal...

Nov 5, 2014 — 90-year-old among Florida activists arrested for feeding the homeless. This article is more ... “We have been feeding the homeless for a long time. It is our ... Florida officer filmed hitting handcuffed woman is arrested for battery.

BUT there are also BEACONS OF LIGHT…

ANOTHER WOMAN – YOUNG!

Bundles of Kindness http://bundlesofkindness.herokuapp.com

WHEN you do search, target words like:

Economic Relief for Homeless, Food Banks, Nonprofits, Social Services, Churches/Cities Helping Homeless, General Relief, etc.

I learned at a very young age that `information’ IS the name of the game. Instead of ‘let the buyer beware’, it should be the reverse.

The dilemma:

Unless you know, how can you possibly proceed to your advantage.

So…research, research, research.

And SHARE, SHARE, SHARE – WRITE OFFICIALS:

Cities are allowed to buy HUD housing; they become the landlord. Give AA/NA two-year recovery veteran free room/board to manage home for addicts, homeless, domestic violence, run away teenagers.

What a win/win that would be: city increases their income; solves homeless problems; and would be in prime position to apply for grants like they do for senior transportation.

EMPTY city lots build tiny houses/plant vegetable free gardens.

Temporary housing utilized using shipping containers.

https://www.dezeen.com/2011/07/21/multi-storey-temporary-housing-by-shigeru-ban-architects/

Recently, COVID inspired one politician to care/share:

https://speaker.asmdc.org/resources-telephone-town-hall-resources-individuals-disabilities

https://speaker.asmdc.org/senior-resources

https://speaker.asmdc.org/utility-assistance-tele-town-hall-resources

https://speaker.asmdc.org/small-business-relief-resources

And that’s life; some are givers – they care/share – I pray for them daily/you/yours/one/all. http://arc-namaste.blogspot.com RMN 2/22/21

HOMELESS SOLUTION IDEAS

APPENDIX – http://arc-namaste.blogspot.com

Dorothy Day, Founder of the Catholic Worker, …

On 1 May 1933, in the depths of the Great Depression,

The Catholic Worker newspaper made its debut with a first issue

of twenty-five hundred copies. Dorothy and a few others hawked the paper in Union Square for a penny a copy (still the price) to passersby. They called the paper the Catholic Worker because at the time many Catholics were poor. Peter and Dorothy wanted to influence Catholics, who were criticized for a lack of social and political morality. The paper was also for the worker in the broadest sense because it addressed, "those who worked with hand or brain, those who did physical, mental or spiritual work. But we thought primarily of the poor, the dispossessed, the exploited" (Long Loneliness, p. 204).

To be self-sustaining, Mimi Silbert started Delancey Street with a moving truck.

The major nonprofits draw on their grant eligibility and one of their highest paid employees is their `grant fund raiser’ who probably has a university certificate in nonprofit management ala the one offered by University California Irvine.

But what if a nonprofit wants to remain MICRO, relying solely on self-sustaining labor and Samaritan tax-deductible donations like ARC has done for over five decades?

One of ARC’s outreach programs is memorial and celebratory salutations. For example, recently learned of luminary’s COVID death.

So, ARC went to FEEDING AMERICA – picked out memorial card, wrote greeting, and made $5.00 minimum donation.

They then, in turn, send the greeting via email (sometimes can download too) to the person of your choice.

There used to be a nonprofit that `planted trees’ in memorial and/or celebratory occasions that charged $3.00 – but they stopped the email concept – and increased their rates.

I have researched: find it amazing that many nonprofits doing similar have minimal donation requirements of $20.00 – even more!

So, I am simply suggesting, that this would be a phenomenal self-sustaining labor concept that could easily be done with a corps of `guests’ who your nonprofit is trying to help.

The person donating automatically has tax-receipt if you set up your organization with a credit card system, which I highly endorse.

When you are `micro’, it is hard to manage `all the hats’ that are worn to effectively manage; but, unless you have a phenomenal group of volunteers to help, I do not advise going macro.

Recently nonprofit(s) brought to accountability in Delaware for fundraising scams. Nonprofit Directors/Executors can be sued.

The warning here is `the more involved’, the higher the chance of `someone’ not acting in the `higher service goals’ of what your nonprofit mission is attempting.

The `love of money’ is the root of evil – I testify that I have experienced `the best’ fall prey. Our headlines constantly affirm.

https://www.catholicworker.org/dorothyday/life-and-spirituality.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Worker_(newspaper)

About Us - Our Story - Delancey Street Foundation

www.delanceystreetfoundation.org › ourstory

Mimi Silbert and John Maher in front of the first home we purchased, the former ... Our little moving school grew from one rented truck to some purchased big rigs

https://ce.uci.edu/areas/business_mgmt/nonprofit/

https://secure.feedingamerica.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app20127a?idb=1088416230&df_id=25997&mfc_pref=T&25997.donation=form1&NONCE_TOKEN=ED87F86443B7CE5AC343FB1872327410&25997_donation=form1

https://www.cityofhope.org/donate-in-honor-or-in-memory

https://www.wboc.com/story/43454239/delaware-among-states-that-stopped-alleged-fundraising-scam

1 Timothy 6:10 KJV - For the love of money is the root of ...

www.biblegateway.com › passage

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

donorbox.org › nonprofit-blog › tribute-and-memorial...

0 Best Tribute and Memorial Fundraising Tips for Nonprofits ... Tribute and memorial giving provides a cost-effective way to recruit new ... Offer multiple payment gateways, such as credit cards, debit cards, and Apple Pay…

January 2021

ARC has been forwarding above (Rev. 5/1/21) to every governor, mayor, reporters who specialize in homeless articles, nonprofits, et al.

Thank you for saving/caring/sharing!

SHALOM; GOD BLESS; PRAYERS CONSTANT ONE/ALL - ARC