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In reply to the discussion: I passed a homeless couple on my way to the dentist. [View all]RiverLover
(7,830 posts)28. You are why I love being a Democrat
Cleita, You make us all proud. Thanks for caring about others who could easily be us, given different circumstance. I feel the same way as you, the same utter frustration & feelings of helplessness to change things, way over in North Carolina!! Keep up the good fight~
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This is exactly what I'm bitching about. Not that your church reaches out or that any other
Cleita
Feb 2013
#13
I agree with most of your post, just not your characterization of the aid provided by churches.
Beacool
Feb 2013
#21
I'm not talking about families or the elderly, that is not what we see around here.
Beacool
Feb 2013
#33
Sad to say that some churches do get pushy when it comes to religion.
Lady Freedom Returns
Feb 2013
#24
That why I specified that mainstream churches don't push religion to the homeless.
Beacool
Feb 2013
#37
Something. It's not just her though. I have seen similar sentiments HERE (nt)
Demo_Chris
Feb 2013
#41
I just took someone to the local food bank, where everything is offered in the way of help.
freshwest
Feb 2013
#22
When I was in Sweden in 2011, I attended a service at the Anglican Church in Stockholm
Lydia Leftcoast
Feb 2013
#26
beaten looking... I know what you mean , these are not grifters if you take the time
lunasun
Feb 2013
#39
One of the saddest things I saw was where a shelter had to turn women away.
Lady Freedom Returns
Feb 2013
#46
There have been so many times I have given my last dollar in my pocket to help
DainBramaged
Feb 2013
#45