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Wonderful words. Whovian Dec 2012 #1
glad that you are no longer on the streets, hope all is going well for you. niyad Dec 2012 #2
kick . . .n/t annabanana Dec 2012 #3
Thank you for these good suggestions. LiberalEsto Dec 2012 #4
Thanks for the list lunatica Dec 2012 #5
OMG, I have quite a bit of what you list and I do have a homeless "friend" who is paranoid schizo monmouth3 Dec 2012 #6
With her being a woman a dark blanket can mean the difference of life and death. Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #10
Toothbrush! Daveparts3 Dec 2012 #7
Hygiene in general. Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #9
Thank you for sharing your insight siligut Dec 2012 #8
K&R !!! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2012 #11
Thank you! GreenPartyVoter Dec 2012 #12
Thank you for this, madamesilverspurs Dec 2012 #13
I hope everyone shares it. Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #16
Are their no prisons? And the union workhouses - are they still in operation? Demo_Chris Dec 2012 #14
Ah, A Christmas Carol. Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #15
AND SOCKS!!! Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #17
And foot powder to avoid the toe and nail rot. Lionessa Dec 2012 #34
Socks absolutely. Sometimes that's all they have for shoes. Just socks. calimary Dec 2012 #60
Sadly that is true. Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #61
Signs for homeless listing these. ErikJ Dec 2012 #18
Soon you won't see anyone flying or shaking a can for anything. Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #30
knr Douglas Carpenter Dec 2012 #19
Thank you for this list, LFR. Aristus Dec 2012 #20
I think that is the most over-looked necessity of the homeless and impoverished: me b zola Dec 2012 #26
That is something many forget. Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #50
That's what people like that don't understand (or refuse to understand...): Aristus Dec 2012 #62
Very informative underpants Dec 2012 #21
What orgs to give to? nt Honeycombe8 Dec 2012 #22
look in your local phone book or google search for your area. Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #33
A lot of food banks also do much more, serving as community resource centers pinboy3niner Dec 2012 #46
Great post. Thank you for taking the time to write it. Politicub Dec 2012 #23
It is so sad that this OP is so necessary today. Live and Learn Dec 2012 #24
and money .... shireen Dec 2012 #25
Be careful doing that depending on your area. Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #45
thanks for the tips shireen Dec 2012 #68
K&R Jamastiene Dec 2012 #27
... Mnemosyne Dec 2012 #28
I made friends with a homeless guy FiggyJay Dec 2012 #29
That is the other currency on the street. Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #49
one can NEVER underestimate the importance of "squares" datasuspect Dec 2012 #79
thanks for the post otherone Dec 2012 #31
Flash light and batteries. Lionessa Dec 2012 #32
Good one! So is a radio. Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #38
This isn't the exact brand, reflection Dec 2012 #78
K & R !!! - Thank You For That !!! WillyT Dec 2012 #35
how about umbrellas or anything else if it rains ? JI7 Dec 2012 #36
Best thing for the rain is things like the those rain tarps Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #37
A kick due to add on on list. n/t Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #39
Excellent info. Will share with my scout groups cpamomfromtexas Dec 2012 #40
Thank you! Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #41
Thanks for the excellent information. senseandsensibility Dec 2012 #42
Sadly, the need is all year long. Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #43
Are gently used ohheckyeah Dec 2012 #51
YES! Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #52
I usually give clothes ohheckyeah Dec 2012 #53
K&R Squinch Dec 2012 #44
Thank you wellstone dem Dec 2012 #47
K+R. Thank you. RedCappedBandit Dec 2012 #48
There is a homeless woman who sleeps a block from my home. Hatchling Dec 2012 #54
Many cops don't usually bother homeless women due to the lack of places for them in many areas. Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #57
definitely bookmarking. liberal_at_heart Dec 2012 #55
Thanks for the tips. Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2012 #56
Thank you Digit Dec 2012 #58
Great way to start. Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #59
Thank you for this - only someone who has been there can really know. Raksha Dec 2012 #63
Great tips upi402 Dec 2012 #64
awesome list LittleGirl Dec 2012 #65
St Vincent De Paul Thrift Stores in Tucson Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #99
K&R SunSeeker Dec 2012 #66
Thank you. SheilaT Dec 2012 #67
kr Norrin Radd Dec 2012 #69
This is one of the best posts I have found on DU. Thank you. kelliekat44 Dec 2012 #70
I will start going through my closets today. tblue Dec 2012 #71
My local food bank issues "Wish Lists". These are great because... Walk away Dec 2012 #72
If our 1% government cannot provide shelter for the homeless, it could at least merrily Dec 2012 #73
oh good point on the pop top can goods SmileyRose Dec 2012 #86
Walk in centers. Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #94
Great OP. UnrepentantLiberal Dec 2012 #74
Good suggestions. tradecenter Dec 2012 #75
What is a "massager bag," please? reflection Dec 2012 #76
Right - she misspelled "messenger bag." Raksha Dec 2012 #81
Fixed it. Sorry about that. n/t Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #93
Great thread! Remmah2 Dec 2012 #77
knr. and thank you! nt G_j Dec 2012 #80
Thanks for posting. You've opened my eyes. hamsterjill Dec 2012 #82
Having been homeless myself last year, I can give you a few reasons why... HamstersFromHell Dec 2012 #84
I hope you do expand upon your thoughts and post the results as a new OP. Raksha Dec 2012 #88
Thank you for the information. hamsterjill Dec 2012 #89
I know, people don't think when it comes to the food thing. Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #90
There are a lot of reasons. But here are a few. Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #95
The grandkids libodem Dec 2012 #83
Churches are a great place Iwillnevergiveup Dec 2012 #85
Please do. Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #96
best post I have ever seen on DU SmileyRose Dec 2012 #87
THANK YOU for thee guidance! loyalsister Dec 2012 #91
Please do! Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #92
kick Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #97
thank you so much for these tips watch the sky Dec 2012 #98
Kick. Lady Freedom Returns Jan 2013 #100
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