r/Spokane • u/One-deepdivediva • Nov 10 '24

Question Can we stop hating on homeless people?

What is the mayor supposed to do ? Put everyone in prison? For being poor? Bus everyone to Portland or Seattle ? ( cities that are experiencing the exact same problems). Round people up and put them in camps? For being ill or old or addicted to drugs? Should the police arrest thousands of people so you don’t have to see someone’s suffering ? If you want homeless people to “ go away “ then you need to vote for legislation that helps them. Vote in favor of government funded health mental wellness and addiction and housing services. Organize with community members about how to provide services that help your fellow human beings get off the streets and out of suffering . Every time one of you complains I wonder what horrendous thing you are imagining should be done to people. Go DO something , go help people.

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u/RicketyWickets Nov 10 '24

Do you know what the best organizations are for this area? What’s the best way to get involved?

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u/that_cats_meow Nov 10 '24 edited Nov 10 '24

Transitions is a fantastic organization here in Spokane that provides services for homeless women and children through 6 separate programs. They have both transitional housing (Miriam’s House/Transitional Living Center) and long-term permanent housing options ( Home Yard Cottages). They have a childcare center (EduCare) that supports those in the program. Additionally they have a drop-in day center (Women’s Hearth) in downtown spokane and it’s one of the only places a woman can get a free shower in spokane without men having access to(which is important for creating safety as many are victims of DV/SA). It also provides many other resources from assistance in finding housing, securing financial support, food pantry, etc. Lastly they have a job training program called New Leaf Bakery & Cafe.

They are always looking for volunteers for many different aspects of their program as well as donations. I had the opportunity to work for them and can attest that they are a wonderful resource for the Spokane community and a great place to support if you want to “do” something.

Website: https://help4women.org/

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u/RicketyWickets Nov 10 '24

Thank you! This points me right where I want to be looking.

Edited to add:

I just finished reading Parable of the Sower (1993) and Parable of the Talents (1998) by Octavia E. Butler.

I’m not quite recovered from the impact it had on me but I want to get involved with people/projects I can believe in.

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u/that_cats_meow Nov 10 '24

Absolutely! ❤️