I want to do a special post and talk about “Takin It To The Streets” which is a ministry of Ensley First Baptist Church. “Takin It To The Streets” is an outreach program sponsored by Ensley First Baptist Church … Continue reading
Category Archives: Homeless in Pensacola
This is a difficult subject to write about because I don’t want to stereotype a group of people nor do I want to oversimplify an issue. The causes of homelessness are complicated to say the least. When you look at … Continue reading
This is the latest Street Survival Guide put out by the Escarosa Coalition on the Homeless. It has a wealth of information and resources for the homeless in Pensacola, Escambia and Santa Rosa County as well as anyone else in … Continue reading
As you get involved with people in need you will from time to time come across families with children that are either homeless or close to being on the street. There is generally plenty of help available for families with … Continue reading
Quite possibly the most secure prison in the world is the prison of addiction. It is easy to get into but very difficult to escape from. You can check out anytime you want, but sometimes it feels like you can … Continue reading
As you meet and get to know the people that you see wandering the streets of Pensacola you will quickly come to understand that there are several types of homeless people, each with a different reason for living on the … Continue reading
If you read the gospels you will notice that Jesus always made personal contact with people. He talked with them and genuinely cared. We are to do the same thing. To try and help someone without first taking the time … Continue reading
As with anything, there are certain do’s and don’ts associated with helping the homeless. DO NOT hand a homeless person or panhandler money out of your car window while you are on a public road. In Escambia county and many … Continue reading