EXACTLY! I Have learned from similar experiences and tried to teach my daughter who has a bleeding heart for others. Try teaching them rather than giving them is what I say.
It is about loving boundaries. Thank you for your important story.
Carol and I have often struggled with what to do with the unhoused we run into. We never give cash. We offer a meal, a piece of clothing, coffee, a snack…
Recently, we visited a ministry called Degage. They feed and offer temporary shelter to the unhoused, but not for free. Their clients can earn vouchers by working simple 15 minute jobs. This instills dignity.
Degage also offers vouchers for sale. I now give a voucher to someone in need. Not only can they get a meal and personal items, but they are exposed to the services that Degage provides.
EXACTLY! I Have learned from similar experiences and tried to teach my daughter who has a bleeding heart for others. Try teaching them rather than giving them is what I say.
Yes. Sometimes this is a hard lesson to learn.
It is about loving boundaries. Thank you for your important story.
Carol and I have often struggled with what to do with the unhoused we run into. We never give cash. We offer a meal, a piece of clothing, coffee, a snack…
Recently, we visited a ministry called Degage. They feed and offer temporary shelter to the unhoused, but not for free. Their clients can earn vouchers by working simple 15 minute jobs. This instills dignity.
Degage also offers vouchers for sale. I now give a voucher to someone in need. Not only can they get a meal and personal items, but they are exposed to the services that Degage provides.
I love that! Every community needs some sort of program like that.