Personally, things are pretty good. I'm about to finish tax school, and whether or not I'm offered a preparer position, I can still hold a sign for the company again this year. That doesn't begin until January, however. Xmas will probably not exist for me this year. Although, I am trying to sign up for Salvation Army bell ringer through the temps, and I have another fish on the line, but they don't seem to be following up very well.
I'm housed (although that could soon be in jeopardy again). I feel very grateful and lucky in that regard. I remember the years I was not. I remember that many of you still are not.
It's good to see the rest of the world calling the United States on their homeless policies. I've been saying for years that more can be done. The first thing we might want to do is stop helping other countries until we take care of our own. You always here people saying "Charity begins at home." I challenge them to put their money where their mouth is.
Check out the list of free holiday meals at the end of this week's listings. Also, I've added an entertainment section. If there is a film or TV with a homeless theme, or some entertaining fundraiser, such as a concert, You'll find it there. If you're in charge of, or know of any such event, please either leave the info in the comment window, or e-mail it to me at riograndereport@live.com .
Enjoy the links:
Top StoryHomeless protester scaling downtown Naperville presence by Jake Griffin Daily Herald ( Chicago) staff [photo: Bev horn staff photographer]
Salt Lake City
'Operation Cover-Up' warms the spirit, body
Donations of coats, gloves, sleeping bags go to the needy. by Jason Bergreen The Salt Lake Tribune
Return of jobs to U.S., Utah economies to be slow Commercial real estate, small businesses also to weigh down recovery. Tribune Staff And Wire Services
Utah
Nation
recent articles from The New York Times
Execs see what it's like to be homeless by David Perlmutt McClatchy Newspapers [photo: Kelley Chopus, of Goodrich Corporation and Chair of the Charlotte Community Affairs Professionals, looks for an open seat during lunch at Urban Ministry Center, October 14, 2009, in Charlotte, North Carolina. She and others corporate executives were on a "homeless walking tour."-David C. Foster III The Charlotte Observer]
Why You Can't "Experience" Homelessness in One Night by Shannon Moriarty Change.org
Jobless recovery? Unemployment tops 10 percent by Christopher S. Rugaber Associated Press Economics Writer
Execs see what it's like to be homeless by David Perlmutt McClatchy Newspapers [photo: Kelley Chopus, of Goodrich Corporation and Chair of the Charlotte Community Affairs Professionals, looks for an open seat during lunch at Urban Ministry Center, October 14, 2009, in Charlotte, North Carolina. She and others corporate executives were on a "homeless walking tour."-David C. Foster III The Charlotte Observer]
Why You Can't "Experience" Homelessness in One Night by Shannon Moriarty Change.org
Jobless recovery? Unemployment tops 10 percent by Christopher S. Rugaber Associated Press Economics Writer
World
Homeless diary: life on the streets Read an article and hear an audio diary BBC News [photo: Mark Devlin once spent six months sleeping rough after a family break-up-BBC]
UN meets homeless victims of American property dream From New York to LA: UN human rights expert tours US hearing from subprime crisis victims • UN say US is neglecting deepening homeless crisis byChris McGreal in Los Angeles for Guardian World News
UN investigator accuses US of shameful neglect of homeless UN special rapporteur says wealthy US ignoring deepening homeless crisis while pumping billions into bank rescues• Investigator meets homeless victims of American dream by Chris McGreal in Los Angeles for Guardian World News
EntertainmentThe Blind Side (Warner Bothers) Homeless black teen achieves dream of playing in the NFL with help from Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw
There are four places in Salt Lake City that are serving free Thanksgiving meals. If you are homeless or have nowhere to go, here's where you can get in out of the cold and have a great meal:
Salt Lake Mission/Utah Food Services Thanksgiving Dinner
Monday November 23 11 AM- 2 PM. Energy Solutions Arena (Delta Center) 301 W SOUTH TEMPLE
Thanksgiving Day-Thursday November 26
Salt Lake Mission All Day Christian Life Church 1041 N REDWOOD RD A bus will start picking up at 7 am at The Road Home, The overflow shelter, 600 W viaduct, Safe Haven, and Rescue Mission of Salt Lake. They will drop you back off as well.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 10 AM-4 PM 279 S 300 W Just across from Pioneer Park.
Eagle Ranch Chuck Wagon 8 AM-2 PM Under the 500 S 600 West viaduct (outside) This group also serves breakfast here every Sunday about the same time.
Until next time...
Be charitable. Kindness costs you nothing.
Your ed.
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