Faith communities nationwide are quickly becoming the "go to" groups for helping people with not only spiritual but also food, shelter, health, and other daily living needs. If you are looking for a way to help or in need of help, and not already part of a faith-based organization, you may want to consider finding one. This weekend in downtown Greensboro, there were many opportunities to help and be helped The above photo was a pop-up table that appeared near the Greensboro Public Library at the intersection of Summit Avenue and Church Streets. People were leaving with bags of toiletries. We saw one husband and wife team hiding a zip lock bag of toothpaste and bottled water in what seemed to be a designated spot where someone would come later to retrieve it. We're not sure what group set up the tables, above but is seemed like a great group of loving, caring, compasstionate folks- coming and going.
As we fight single digit temperatures in Greensboro, please consider volunteering time or donating money to help one of the great groups established to help those in need. Here is a list of places that serve free food to the homeless. There are at least three opportunities every day of the week to eat or help. It is really easy to help and the best place to start is with groups that have already mobilized and know what is needed most. Sunday is a great day to start. Let us know what you decide to do.
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