In Canada homeless people often travel west to Vancouver because it is the warmest place in the country in the winter. Leaving the country isn't usually an option except from port cities. A lot of homeless people that I know hop freights or hitch. Homeless people are not afraid to do what they need to do to survive, but I seriously doubt that many of them walk crazy long distances and nothing else. There are ways to get around, and I think most people would be surprised at how frequently people stow away on trains.
I think that's a great idea but it's how to motivate them. It's probably hard enough to survive with starting a journey.
I still despair at why the community centres / churches don't open their doors and let all the homeless people sleep inside during the cold nights.
I don't ever see homeless people unless I am in major cities but it makes me feel guilty that I have spare bedrooms - but I couldn't risk my own son's safety.
If you hate to see them cold, why don't you try to help them out a bit by bringing them your extra clothes, etc?
Should homeless people travel south for the winter?
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In Canada homeless people often travel west to Vancouver because it is the warmest place in the country in the winter. Leaving the country isn't usually an option except from port cities. A lot of homeless people that I know hop freights or hitch. Homeless people are not afraid to do what they need to do to survive, but I seriously doubt that many of them walk crazy long distances and nothing else. There are ways to get around, and I think most people would be surprised at how frequently people stow away on trains.
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Then they should do it. I hate seeing homeless people outside in Detroit in January. It is freezing and there is no reason for them to be here.
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I think that's a great idea but it's how to motivate them. It's probably hard enough to survive with starting a journey.
I still despair at why the community centres / churches don't open their doors and let all the homeless people sleep inside during the cold nights.
I don't ever see homeless people unless I am in major cities but it makes me feel guilty that I have spare bedrooms - but I couldn't risk my own son's safety.
If you hate to see them cold, why don't you try to help them out a bit by bringing them your extra clothes, etc?