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I wonder how many people I’ve looked at all my life and never seen.\u00a0<\/em>
\n– John Steinbeck<\/h4>\n

Here are some things we can all do to help ~<\/h4>\n
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  1. Make contact – stop and look your fellow human being in the eye, try a smile! \u00a0Say hello – start a conversation if the situation is comfortable.<\/li>\n
  2. The right words can make a big difference when talking to someone living on the street. \u00a0Check out this link for some more great advice\u00a0–
    \n    Here Are 5 Things to Say And 5 Things Not to Say<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Give them a personalized flyer (see suggestions below). \u00a0Your note might even have a chocolate kiss taped to it or you can share other food like restaurant leftovers if you really believe in sharing or want to impress your date\u2026<\/li>\n
  4. Better yet, save paper by using similar information from a talking points notecard you keep in your car or purse to help start a conversation.<\/li>\n
  5. Share some food (a can of salmon perhaps? \u00a0We are Alaskan after all). \u00a0Let them know where you donate and they can find aid, wish them well,\u00a0and go on your way.<\/li>\n
  6. Reload your food for sharing when you get back to your home. \u00a0Meal vouchers\/gift cards for food are an easy option too. Or, buy an extra meal at a restaurant to share.<\/li>\n
  7. Make a contribution to your favorite charity that helps the homeless.<\/li>\n
  8. Check out more on helping the homeless – JustGive.org has a list of 35 ideas. <\/a>\u00a0See more from the Bowery:\u00a0Reaching out and helping the homeless<\/a>\u00a0and see these videos<\/a> from the Make Them Visible Foundation to aid understanding of the homeless.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 How to make a talking points notecard ~<\/h4>\n

    Use the example below as a template to make a notecard that you can carry in your car or wallet that has your personal touch and favorite charity(s) identified.<\/p>\n

    it can tell the homeless person ~
    \n– that you care, and want them to have a home and food, and that you have food right now to offer, etc.
    \n– where you donate to help the homeless, and
    \n– how and where they can find help like     Alaska 211<\/a>:\u00a0 (you can call the number “211” on the phone too).
    \n– or, whatever you personally want to say<\/p>\n

    \u00a0 <\/strong>Sample notecard ~<\/h4>\n
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    \u2022 Hello: How are you doing? \u00a0We want you to know that people in this community care about you and your future.\u00a0 Are you staying warm? Are you hungry? I have some food to share.
    \n\u2022 We donate to Lutheran Social Services at\u00a01303 W 33rd Avenue (at the intersection of Spenard and 33rd), 907.272.0643. They can help with:
    \n– Food
    \n– Emergency Vouchers \u2013 work clothes, bus tokens, ID cards
    \n– Housing and other needs
    \n\u2022\u00a0We hope that they can help you find housing, food, a job and whatever other services you need.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    ***Some Important Things to Consider –
    \n<\/strong>– We’ve built this site with an Alaskan perspective. \u00a0 People everywhere, however, should be able to use this information to start interacting with fellow human beings who happen to be homeless. \u00a0We have included statistics and links to information relevant nationally as well.<\/p>\n

    – Take care to abide by local ordinances<\/span>. \u00a0Some authorities will ticket those who give cash to panhandlers or those who give out of a vehicle on the road. \u00a0An Alaska Dispatch article states the following:
    \n“Anchorage authorities will ticket drivers and passengers who give money while on the roadway, and motor vehicle laws, not anti-panhandling statutes, are the basis for the crack-down. \u00a0But, if you\u2019re a totally flagrant roadside giver and don\u2019t plan to stop giving homeless people cash, you\u2019re in luck! \u00a0There\u2019s at least one loophole. \u00a0Read more here:
    \n    Don’t worry, Anchorage, you can still give till it hurts<\/a><\/p>\n

    – We recognize that this site focuses mostly on one subpopulation of homeless folks – those that we meet on the street who are perhaps the most visible homeless. \u00a0Maybe, by truly seeing and interacting with them, we will start thinking about all the other homeless people who aren’t as visible…<\/p>\n

    Hope this helps you start seeing, talking and helping!<\/p>\n

    **See our news page for recent stories and information about homelessness.**<\/p>\n

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    Interaction with Homeless Persons<\/h4>\n
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    What type of contact have you had with homeless persons?<\/h4>\n
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