Myth Fact

"I Had to
-They are violent. -The homeless are
usually no more do just
child
violent than the
like the
Homelessness
people in homes.
-They are homeless -The reason for
marine
because they homelessness marching If CHILDREN around America are
choose not to work. varies by person, considered homeless, should we be
but they might into war. considered a first world country.
have disabilities or Keep
gotten kicked out
marching.
at an early age. "You can spend the money on new housing

-It is useless to pour -The homeless Don't think about it. Look at for poor people and the homeless, or you
can spend it on a football stadium or a golf
resources into might need the the sand. These are your course." - Jello Biafra
homeless people resources to
“kick”other issues orders. This is what you're
because of drug
use. like drug abuse supposed to do"
-Government -Homelessness is
policies are useless caused by lack of
to try and change proper We Were Here: Miguel
the state of infrastructure.
homelessness
-Homelessness is -The problem with
unsolvable. homelessness is
solvable if we look
at is as a problem Jesus Torres
not a side job.
DC English III
4B
 Ways to Help
Teens
If there are homeless teens and
you are part of the family, try to
understand their predicament and
not just toss them aside because
of some disagreements.
Homeless
If you want to help homeless
people then you can point them to
a homeless shelter, get to know
them and help them out, or donate
to a charity or homeless shelter so
they can provide food and clothing.
Pathways
to help
1. Rid ourselfs from the
stereotypes
2. Donate to a non-profit
organization
3. Donate clothes
4. Give toys to
homeless families
5. Volunteer at shelters
6. Give temporary jobs
7. Contribute services like a
visit to the dentist or lawyers
8. We can also teach others
about the homeless
9. Make a fundraiser to help
other organizations
10. Contact your
representative about the
homeless, and that they
should help
People Who
Help
Dallas Life is a non profit
organization based in Dallas
that was formed to help out
the homeless population here.
Information:
214-421-1380
1100 Cadiz St, Dallas, TX
75215
We Can also help through
them by donating clothes and
food. As citizens we have a lot
of untapped potential that we
can also use to help those in
need; we can help
by volunteering and pointing
them to a safe place to stay
the night.