Spreading Awareness of Homelessness

 Homelessness is a topic often dodged at the dinner table. A topic that could raise a range of emotions from compassion to anger. You have individuals who understand the long list of causes that could lead to homelessness, and you have the individuals who look at the homeless as a problem that hasn’t been addressed. This knowledge gap is the dividing line between these two opinions. Bringing awareness to a topic like this is vital for the proper public response. A great example of how we can bring attention to such an issue, is the fundraiser called “Hands Across America”. On May 25, 1986, over 5 million people  across the country linked hands as a symbol of lending a hand to the less-fortunate. From the Atlantic to the Pacific, a human chain was formed with some more rural areas using hot-air balloons. While the goal of the fundraiser was not met, the event was able to bring major attention to the issue, deeming it a success. It just takes one person who becomes interested enough to volunteer and make some change. Be loud, and let the others hear your voice.

Millions of Americans link hands from coast-to-coast in the effort to raise $50 million and raise awareness for the country's homeless and hungry. 

Mercer Rosenfeld