Homeless Youth Outline
Helping Homeless Youth
A. What is the problem?
a. There are homeless youth without supervision on the streets of America
b. They are abusing substances and that may be the cause of them being homeless
c. Their family does not accept their lifestyle (LGBTQ)
B. What is being done to fix the problem?
a. Shelters are being built specifically for them
b. People are getting the word out
c. Giving kids hope
d. Foundations are being created
C. What is not done?
a. More shelters need to be built
b. Awareness not raised enough
c. Safety regulations need to be changed
d. Acknowledgement of their accomplishment
D. How can we/you help?
a. Volunteer
b. Be there for someone
c. Give all that you can
d. Help raise awareness
"Is it not to share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him, and not to hide yourself from your own flesh?” (Isaiah 58:7) What is the problem? It is so easy to just live your daily life without noticing the people you pass by on your way home from work. It is easy to just turn the music up and keep your eyes forward but, how, at the same time, …show more content…
The recently had a benefit concert and all the profits went straight to helping the youth. Because of their great strides and selflessness, enough money was raised to erect a 30-apartment residence for the LGTBQ youth in New York. (Peters) It is that kind of effort that pays off. The foundation put something to their minds and they got something done. These youth do not want a handout either. Some of them are self-sufficient and all they want is a safe place to lay their head. They try so hard to just find a safe place to stay and they end up with the wrong person they picked up at a bar “cuddling” for a night and are out on the street then next morning.
A. What is the problem?
a. There are homeless youth without supervision on the streets of America
b. They are abusing substances and that may be the cause of them being homeless
c. Their family does not accept their lifestyle (LGBTQ)
B. What is being done to fix the problem?
a. Shelters are being built specifically for them
b. People are getting the word out
c. Giving kids hope
d. Foundations are being created
C. What is not done?
a. More shelters need to be built
b. Awareness not raised enough
c. Safety regulations need to be changed
d. Acknowledgement of their accomplishment
D. How can we/you help?
a. Volunteer
b. Be there for someone
c. Give all that you can
d. Help raise awareness
"Is it not to share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him, and not to hide yourself from your own flesh?” (Isaiah 58:7) What is the problem? It is so easy to just live your daily life without noticing the people you pass by on your way home from work. It is easy to just turn the music up and keep your eyes forward but, how, at the same time, …show more content…
The recently had a benefit concert and all the profits went straight to helping the youth. Because of their great strides and selflessness, enough money was raised to erect a 30-apartment residence for the LGTBQ youth in New York. (Peters) It is that kind of effort that pays off. The foundation put something to their minds and they got something done. These youth do not want a handout either. Some of them are self-sufficient and all they want is a safe place to lay their head. They try so hard to just find a safe place to stay and they end up with the wrong person they picked up at a bar “cuddling” for a night and are out on the street then next morning.