Raising awareness – Poverty and Homelessness

Poverty is increasing, and not many are trying to help. Projects that are trying to help are not succeeding.

“Every dollar counts.”

“Every 20 seconds, a child is dying of a water related illness.”

Many families all around the world are living in circumstances where they have no or dirty water and hardly any food to survive on, while you have a roof to stay under, abundant supplies of filtered and clean water and healthy and tasty options for food. Be grateful for everything you have, and try not to waste water or food. Know that many people cannot access the things you have access to, and are starving to death.

“Every drop of water counts.”

Homelessness and poverty is increasing quickly, and it has been proved donating is not enough. People need to take a step forward and start helping the people in need.

Remember that Jesus would’ve taken in these people and helped them become just as wealthy, healthy and educated as each one of us are. You should try do the same by taking little steps at a time. Think about those who are dying! Think about those who are hungry and thirsty! Think about the people with no homes!

2 Corinthians 8:9

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.”

Think about what Jesus would do. You can do that do.

Foster a child.

Adopt a child.

Donate something you need.

Don’t waste water.

Don’t waste food.

Help at the orphanage.

Pray for those who need it.

“Little things that make a difference.”

Luke 6:20-21

“And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. “Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. “Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.”

 

Educate yourself about poverty issues and then educate others.

According to the United Nations, if we took half of what is currently spent on
bottled water (approximately $100 billion annually) and invested it in water
infrastructure and treatment, everyone in the world could have access to clean
drinking water.

“Having poor people in the richest country in the world is a choice. We have the money to solve this. But do we have the will?”

Pearl Street photo by Eric Magnuson

Amos 5:24

“But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.”

 

 

 

 

 

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