What can be Done for The Homeless/The Joy of Jesus

Even People Who Have Housing Will Find Useful Links Here On The Homeless Search Engine (even people who have minimum wage jobs still need help finding low income resources). Fighting Homelessness (1 link at a time) By Giving A Hand Finding Resources To Combat Poverty

Ways You Can Help The Homeless!

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Create a "CARE PACKAGE" For A Local Homeless Person!

Here is a list of items any homeless person would be happy receiving. Many/majority of these items can be found at your local dollar store or surplus store for cheap! Some items you probably have extra in your closet (perhaps unneeded or unwanted clothes or food). Some items would not cost you a cent even (example: make a list of local organizations that help the homeless with phone numbers). A care package worth 10 dollars can do more good than giving a homeless person a $20 gift, especially if you include local resources. I', sure you can even write off care package receipts for your taxes (get the homeless guy/gal to sign for it if you have too, an "X" is a legal signature for people who are illiterate).
POSSIBLE "CARE PACKAGE" ITEMS:

-can openers
-canned food
-dried nuts and meats
-sleeping bags/blankets
-towels/facecloths
-camping cook utensils
-fresh bottled water
-"Swiss Army" style pocket knife/tool
-bus/subway tokens
-bleach/alcohol/peroxide for sterilizing
-maps to local resources
-matches/lighters
-rolling papers (many homeless pick up cigarette butts)
-carb bars or packaged snacks
-dried coffee, sugar, tea bags, salt
-water proof packaging
-disposable rain coat
-duffle/gym bag
-tarp/sleeping mat
-batteries
-flashlight
-gloves, hat and/or scarf (if winter)
-pocket radio (to hear weather warnings)
-digital watch (to keep appointments)
-pocket calculator (to figure price rates)
-toothpaste/toothbrush
-soap/mini shampoo
-MRE (army/military meal kits with toiletries, forks, etc)
-nail clippers
-skin cream/lotion
-antibiotic ointment or spray
-"we care" greeting & list of local helping orgs phone numbers
-lice/louse killers
-foot treatments (athletes foot, sores, warts, clippers)
-talcum powder
-razors/shaving cream
-band aids
-socks/underwear/t-shirt
-gift certificate (McDonalds, Wal-Mart, groceries, etc)
-pain killers (headaches, tooth aches, aching feet, etc)
-premade appointment with local homeless worker
-list of local food banks, shelters, showers, etc
-PLUS so much more!

Try not to give homeless people prepared food you made, many homeless will not trust this food (has been past poisoning of homeless in this manor). Make sure food products are prepackaged by manufactures or it may just be tossed in the garbage. I myself will accept sandwiches when I am panhandling, but I simply throw them out once the person is gone. It is not personal...

WHAT HAVE YOU DONE LATELY TO HELP THE HOMELESS??????

Own A Home? "Make Someone Else A Home" Project

How about making a plan for someone to build a really cheap bachelor apartment in their house as an extra income, plus cheaper it is, the cheaper they can rent to local homeless with help of local homeless workers (they can work with the client to make sure your property is not damaged or soiled, plus you could arrange auto deduction of rent payments from disability, welfare of housing programs).

If everyone who owned a home created a small bachelor apartment in their basement, they could rent it out for 250+ per month, a bank would easily give a added mortgage if you are going to profit from it. All it would need is a kitchenette unit (all-in-1 fridge, stove top and sink) with area for small couch/TV, bedroom and a 3 piece washroom. You could do this project yourself at Home Depot, they may even give you a deal if you are helping local homeless, maybe you could start the Home The Homeless project locally with Home Depot's help!

WHAT HAVE YOU DONE LATELY TO HELP HOMELESSNESS??????

Give To Your Local Food Bank Or Shelter

Donate to local food banks! Sure you have a generic crunched up box of macaroni and cheese you can part with! How about that can where the label feel off last year? How about that imported ham like meat substance you would not dare buy again?

Go through your cupboards and get rid off the junk you will never use and take it to the food bank! They will also take toilet paper, tooth paste, tea bags, coffee, powdered milk, blankets, towels, etc.

WHAT HAVE YOU DONE LATELY TO HELP THE HOMELESS??????

Create Your Own Helpful Flyer/Webpage/Pamphlet!

Focus on creating local resource pages of the street outreach programs as many homeless people are not aware of these services. Many shelters are afraid to have more exposure (or it costs too much to advertise) as many people use their services already, but they still should be listed on the internet for others to find.

Create a list of all the local food banks, squats, gov't housing, soup kitchens, walk-in health clinics, drop-ins, churches that help, local homeless organizations (Salvation Army, Goodwill, etc), local homeless workers, local emergency shelters, local place to take a free shower, local used clothing stores, places to use a phone for free, local education workers, reading/writing (illiteracy) guidance counselors, mental health workers, addiction resources (Alcoholics Anonymous, NA, etc), life guidance counselors, etc. Then make a web page and post on some free hosting service like http://www.GeoCities.com and then you can submit your URL to the homeless search engine on HERE for the world to find! Make sure you link to our site!

**HINTS** Often there are programs that can help in paying rent, utilities, or bills. Emergency assistance programs may help with temporary shelter, or security deposits and/or first month's rent. Sometimes prevention and/or emergency assistance programs are operated by the state, county, or local division of housing assistance, or by the division of social/human services. Try looking in the government listings in your phone book for these agencies, even call them for help making pamphlets/handouts. Churches and non-profit organizations also offer emergency help. Sometimes these organizations are listed under "crisis services" in the yellow pages of the phone book. Remember that you are targeting age groups from runaway kids to elder homeless veterans.

Communicate With Local Homeless People!

Talk with new homeless people in your area. They are people too, maybe there is a simple solution to their homelessness. Don't be afraid to rent a room to a homeless person, you should be able to tell if the person is to your liking after a discussion (maybe coffee or lunch).

Tell Homeless People About Us!

Tell local homeless people they can go to any library (free to use a computer and internet access) and visit http://www.SpareSomeChange.com where they can do their own searches to find the low-income resources they wish to tackle first.

Tell The World About Us!

If you own a website (or are a webmaster), please link to us (many nice looking images to use, HTML code ready for copy and paste). Let your local organization know about us (www.SpareSomeChange.com) so they can add their sites/pages! Tell your local newspaper or radio station about our online service available to all.

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Suggested Links:

http://www.nationalhomeless.org/help.html

Google search "What+Can+Be+Done+To+Help+Your+Local+Homeless+People"

Books on helping homeless
Just some fun things that may kill some boredom! You can change the caption (funny) on these Flash files to make your own comedy bits. Great time wasters, you can even send them to friends (like a greeting card) or print the homemade signs on your computer! Site Meter

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People need jobs. The banks and housing industry have stabilized. However, there are not enough jobs to turn things around. Faith is a real force in turning things in to right direction. The Joy of Jesus has been in constant prayer for all people to secure good jobs.

New green technology and business development are keys to this recovery The Joy of Jesus offers not only faith but resources as well. We have Centers for: Education, Green Technology, Health Services and Career Development. We also have job finder as well.

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Do You Believe in Love

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We believe our message of love is not being properly utilized. War and poverty has run a mock. Life is so much more th hate, greed and war. The Joy of Jesus is in constant prayer for a greater love.

We need one million people to stand up for pure and perfect love. To stand up for peace. To end poverty. To stop war. We need jobs for all workers. There should never be a hungry child or person in the world. The Joy of Jesus needs this message to be shared today is not fast enough. http://thejoyofjesuschurchonline.blogspot.com/

The Joy of Jesus is Praying for The Jobless

" Who are the 99ers?

"99ers" is a term for the group of unemployed workers who have been out of work for over 99 weeks and thus are no longer eligible to receive federal unemployment benefits. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of June approximately 1.4 million Americans fell into the "99ers" category, which accounts for 9.2 percent of all unemployed workers. This means that in the past three years, the number of 99ers has multiplied sixfold from roughly 221,000 in June 2007."

The Joy of Jesus Church is in prayer for all jobless people. The public is only concerned for their job. What happens when they lose their job?

We need jobs now. We need people to care. The rich need to do more to help create jobs in big cities and rural areas. Things are getting worst. We need one-million people to stand with The Joy of Jesus
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Hews Flash Jesus is Our Salvation

Prayer: Almighty God,

We praise you all day,
Christ Jesus is son of all salvation,
and The Holy Spirit of God,
We praise the with all humility.

We thank Thee Lord for everything.

We Gory in Thy salvation. We
pray for all people with Holy hands lifted up to Thee.
Praise God in Jesus name A-men.

Sermon: Jesus is our rock today. We need His power of love to make it today and forever.

Jesus gave His life on the cross for our sins. God raised Jesus from the grave so that we may glory in His salvation. We thank God and praise God for all of His spiritual blessings in The Joy o Jesus. A-men.

Jesus is our Rock. Let us continue to pray

Song: Rock of Ages;

Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in thee;
let the water and the blood,
from thy wounded side which flowed,
be of sin the double cure;
save from wrath and make me pure.

2. Not the labors of my hands
can fulfill thy law's commands;
could my zeal no respite know,
could my tears forever flow,
all for sin could not atone;
thou must save, and thou alone.

3. Nothing in my hand I bring,
simply to the cross I cling;
naked, come to thee for dress;
helpless, look to thee for grace;
foul, I to the fountain fly;
wash me, Savior, or I die.

4. While I draw this fleeting breath,
when mine eyes shall close in death,
when I soar to worlds unknown,
see thee on thy judgment throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in thee.

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Convocation Gloious is Thy Name

We praise and thank god today for all that He has done in the name of Jesus Christ. We continue to pray for Love, Peace and Hope all to the Joy of Jesus. Today we glorify the name of the Lord. We know that Jesus os the answer to all of our problems. It is by faith that we worship Him.

Lord hear our prayer for all people in need. We pray for Your love to guide us in the wright direction.

Praise God forevermore. We love the Lord. We Bless His Holy name. Today we give You O' God all the glory in Jesus name. A-men

Song:Blesssed Savior, we adore Thee
We Thy love and grace proclaim:
Thou art mighty, thou art holy,
Glorious is Thy matchless name!

Chrous:
Glorious,
(Glorious is Thy name, O Lord!)
Glorious,
(Glorious is Thy name, O Lord!)
Glorious is Thy name, O Lord!
Glorious,
(Glorious is Thy name, O Lord!)
Glorious,
(Glorious is Thy name, O Lord!)
Glorious is Thy name, O Lord!

2.
Great Redeemer, Lord and Master,
Light of all eternal days;
Let the saints of ev'ry nation
Sing Thy just and endless praise!

3. From the throne of heaven's glory
To the cross of sin and shame.
Thou didst come to die a ransom
Guilty sinners to reclaim!

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