Before I get back to my reading (yes, I know this is considered procrastination), I want to tell you about a billboard I saw on my drive today.
Between Mt. Dora and Apopka on highway 441, a billboard with the picture of someone in a tuxedo holding a cardboard sign that read, "change?" caught my attention.
I didn't see any claim to who put the billboard there, nor did I stop or turn around for a picture. I wish I had.
I did find the folks responsible for the billboard (I think).
It's an organization called "Rethink Homelessness". It's a FL group. Their website shows other billboards, but not the one I saw today.
The website has some statistics on homelessness for Central Florida and other information.
I realize that most of the people who read this blog don't live in Central Florida. Wherever you live, though, I guarantee you that there are homeless folks in your community. By reading the website posted here, maybe you'll learn something that sparks you toward compassion and / or action in your own community. I don't know. I just feel led to write about it.
For those who do live in other communities, you may be interested in reading this article that talks about communities making a difference in homelessness. It's a paper that shares stories and information from ten different communities in the United States. It includes creative solutions at the end.
Rethink Homelessness has a YouTube channel. Check it out.
Rethink Homelessness FaceBook page.
The billboard caught my attention today. It stuck with me. That's why I shared it with you.
Blessings on your journey,
Debra
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