If you've ever walked past a homeless person in the street, please read this

摘要

Today, even from your home, there is something simple you can do to help homeless people off the streets. We've probably all walked away from a homeless person because we didn't know what we could do to help. Is it wise to give them money? Would it be better to buy them food or a hot drink? Emmaus offers people who have experienced homelessness a safe place to live and meaningful work to do in our social enterprises, recycling and selling donated furniture and other goods. Emmaus also provides the personal support and training that people need to overcome homelessness and move on with their lives. Now, with most of us confined to our homes, we realise more than ever how important a stable home is. For the first time ever many homeless people are being helped to get off the streets, but this support is temporary and in a matter of weeks they will be back on the streets and more vulnerable than ever. This is the awful situation Lawrence found himself in. After struggling to come to terms with the death of his mother, Lawrence lost his job, his home and ended up living on the streets, keeping away from other people, afraid of assault, just trying to keep warm and dry.