Sucks to be Homeless
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(Picture taken by Orin Borgelt 2012)
Tomorrow will be my 8th year to spend 24 hours in the shoes of a homeless person on the streets of Kansas City and by far the worst weather forecast I've seen. Today is gorgeous outside, a little cold, but nice, sunny, and dry! Tomorrow the forecast is calling for bitter cold and snow, up to 4 inches! Yay!
You may be wondering; Did I consider canceling after I heard Bryan Busby give the forecast? No way! Okay, maybe for a second. To me this is a great way to really experience how much it sucks to be homeless. So we press on! Like one friend said, "Timmy it will be memorable!" That's a fact!
THREE THINGS I ASK
1) Say a prayer for those of us living homeless tomorrow.
Mainly pray that we will get from this journey what we need to get and that we'd get a proper perspective on life and how blessed we really are to have what we have.
2) Say a prayer for the homeless in Kansas City and around the world.
This time of year is really tough for homeless, especially those living in colder climates.
3) Give financial support to reputable organizations who help the homeless.
There are many organizations in Kansas City (some listed below) who do a fine job reaching out to the homeless! Google "Help the Homeless (NAME OF YOUR CITY)".
FOLLOW HOMELESS JOURNEY
Twitter: @TimmyKC
facebook: /timmygibson
Instagram: /timmygibsonKC
(816)421-7643
Kansas City, MO 64108
*We have worked a lot with KC Rescue Mission over the years! I personally know they do an outstanding job helping homeless men and women get clean up and back in society.
City Union Mission
(816)474-9380
Kansas City, MO 64106
Neighbor2Neighbor (This is where we ate lunch)
(816) 931-1150
Kansas City, MO 64111
reStart Inc.
(816)472-5664
Kansas City, MO 64106
Hope Faith Ministries
816-471-4673
Kansas City, MO 64106
Forest Avenue Family Shelter
816.753.4753
Kansas City, MO 64110
Shalom House
913-321-2206
Kansas City, KS 66104
Mother's Refuge
816-353-8070
8.09 miles from city center Kansas City
Independence, MO 64055
Salvation Army
(913) 829-0578
19.25 miles from city center Kansas City
Olathe, KS 66061
