There are certain personal hygiene items that we all need every day. These would be items like a toothbrush, toothpaste, hand sanitizer, deodorant, tissue paper, wet wipes, combs, soap, etc… Also, when we cut or injure ourselves we normally have … Continue reading
Category Archives: Ministries to Help The Homeless
This is by far the greatest of all the ministries. It is also the most enjoyable and productive. Here is all you have to do. Find someone who can play guitar and sing. Find a place to have a service. … Continue reading
Being able to shower regularly helps a person in several ways. First, it is important for personal hygiene reasons. Second, it lifts a person spirits, refreshes them, and gives them a better outlook on life. Third, if you smell nice … Continue reading
I have yet to have a person that lives on the street refuse a clean pair of socks. People that are homeless tend to walk a lot. Also, when it rains their clothes,shoes and socks often get wet. It is … Continue reading
A backpack is almost a necessity for a homeless man or woman. Especially if they are traveling. They allow a person to comfortably carry their belongings from place to place. Also, if you are providing sun showers (4-5 gallon) then … Continue reading
Homeless people sleep either on the street or in camps. Most have a little camp set up in the woods. A tent and a tarp are priceless to a person that needs a dry place to sleep. Since most tents … Continue reading
Bus passes can be purchased from the Escambia County Transit Authority or ECAT. The website is goecat.com . Each pass runs $1.75 and provides a one way trip to anywhere the bus system goes. Transfers between buses is free. (ask … Continue reading
This is one of the most effective ways to help a homeless person or anyone without transportation. A bike can get a person to a job, the store, a clinic, the VA, church, and on and on. Most of the … Continue reading
The Escarosa Coalition on the Homeless (ECOA) puts out a “Street Survival Guide”. This guide is 32 pages long and contains virtually every agency that can help a homeless person or any other person in need. This publication is worth … Continue reading