Lennie from the Salvation Army (has worked 30 years in social services).
Talking about poverty/homelessness in the local community and how the Salvation Army helps.
Why do people get into drugs and homelessness? Abuse. Others.
Salvation Army has an expanding homeless shelter in the city. Going from 10 beds to 35 (in 2018).
Camp volunteers. Working with sorting clothing. Helping out working in a kitchen to help feed people. Food bank.
Why are people homeless? Cost of living is increasing.
Welfare is only $500-$600 a month.
For people below the poverty line in Richmond, a popular place is the food bank.
Thank you for sharing your stories about past experiences.
Ex. 15 year old was abused. Developed a $500 a day cocaine addiction to help mask the pain. Turned to prostitution to help pay for her drug addiction.
Types of poverty worksheet.
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