It's a good idea in theory. But I think there would have to be some kind of progression scheme (?) in place, otherwise, long term, could it be counted as slave labour?! It breaks my heart to see people homeless as well and it's frustrating not to be able to do anything/much. If you have the time, you could volunteer at a homeless shelter, or donate some food now and again (if you have the money)? Sometimes homeless people really appreciate it if you just buy them a coffee or some other (non-alcoholic) beverage. I think they often get judged by others and people assume it's their own fault they're where they are, but it's sometimes not. And when someone treats them with a bit more respect and does something kind for them, I imagine it means a lot and makes them feel more like a member of society.
Well actually this would be very helpful. Since these people would be housed and they would be able to get more free aid for school. The law currently says to get grants, you have to either be low income or become low income by being homeless/not living with family for a year. Yet nothing says your parents are responsible for paying school or doing anything for you after 18 at which point a lot of people are kicked out. The shelter would be able work out a schedule but still have them working some of the time. That or they could work out a way to get people school for cheaper/free. However if they made it completely free they might have it turn into the crap other primary schooling has turned into. For those who did not want to go to school they just stay working at the shelter maybe given opportunity to become part of management. Also im not making a lot of money myself. I just hate seeing it. Also slaves are forced this would be people volunteering.
Is it normal I hate seeing homeless people and want to fix it?
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It's a good idea in theory. But I think there would have to be some kind of progression scheme (?) in place, otherwise, long term, could it be counted as slave labour?! It breaks my heart to see people homeless as well and it's frustrating not to be able to do anything/much. If you have the time, you could volunteer at a homeless shelter, or donate some food now and again (if you have the money)? Sometimes homeless people really appreciate it if you just buy them a coffee or some other (non-alcoholic) beverage. I think they often get judged by others and people assume it's their own fault they're where they are, but it's sometimes not. And when someone treats them with a bit more respect and does something kind for them, I imagine it means a lot and makes them feel more like a member of society.
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Well actually this would be very helpful. Since these people would be housed and they would be able to get more free aid for school. The law currently says to get grants, you have to either be low income or become low income by being homeless/not living with family for a year. Yet nothing says your parents are responsible for paying school or doing anything for you after 18 at which point a lot of people are kicked out. The shelter would be able work out a schedule but still have them working some of the time. That or they could work out a way to get people school for cheaper/free. However if they made it completely free they might have it turn into the crap other primary schooling has turned into. For those who did not want to go to school they just stay working at the shelter maybe given opportunity to become part of management. Also im not making a lot of money myself. I just hate seeing it. Also slaves are forced this would be people volunteering.