November 23rd, 2008
A Good Gift Idea - Helping the Homeless
This year the number of homeless children is growing at a enormous rate. With the current financial conditions it feels criminal to purchase frivolous Holidays Gifts. This year why not help the homeless with your gift purchases? Here is a great gift idea - a nice gift and a great way to help child in need - who so desperately need your help.
Many mayors have 10-year plans to end homelessness and had reported progress until this year. The most recent official count, in January 2007, found 671,888 people living on U.S. streets or in shelters, down 12% from January 2005.Other factors have been higher food and fuel prices hitting families with “no cushion,” says Nan Roman of the National Alliance to End Homelessness