2006-12-27 07:42:24 · 31 answers · asked by Michele429 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
Shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, blankets, socks, grocery store gift cards, cereals, towels, a can opener, the best way to think of it is to imagine that you are going to be alone in a foreign country and think of the things you would want to have. If you're doing this though I think it's a wonderful idea.
2006-12-27 07:47:15 · answer #1 · answered by snowbaby 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would put physical necessitites mentioned above. Then, I'd take their statement about how they became homeless and what they think are the problems. I'd do a documentary and put all the responses together....then take it to politicians...devise a roundtable of stakeholders (homeless included) and ensure that everyone at this roundtable works to combat homelessness. Um....stakeholders woudl include those snot nosed fools who think people choose to be homeless. Yes, sometimes there is a decsion that someone would rather not be living in excruciating circumstances but I don't consider that a true choice.
Stakeholders would be people in the community....policy, government...the media...(as we know they can play an important role in getting the voices of those silenced, heard and providing information..) and I'm sure a bunch of other people....Either way, just like foodbanks and shelters, care packages are a blanket approach to the issues and should be seen as the first step in working to deal with the roots causes of homelessness.
2006-12-27 08:05:14 · answer #2 · answered by SocialWorks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some claim they can't work because they don't have an address. So rent a postal box for a year, give them the keys and include job applications from places that always hire. Don't forget to include an ink pen and maybe a ride in a taxi cab for getting to a job interview. Include a list of shelters that have openings. This would help someone who legitimately wanted a boost not a hand out.
2006-12-30 14:15:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
THAT'S A GOOD QUESTION. I THIN IT WOULD VARY FROM PERSON TO PERSON BUT IF I HAD TO DO ONE THAT WOULD BE BEST FOR ANY ONE IT WAS GOING TO. I WOULD MAKE SURE THERE WAS A GOOD PAIR OF SHOES AND PLENTY OF SOCKS, A NICE JACKET AND A GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR A LAUNDRY MAT THAT WAS UNABLE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH IN CASE SOMEONE STOLE IT. THAT I WOULD MAKE SURE THERE WAS PLENTY OF UNDERWEAR AND MAYBE ONE CHANGE OF CLOTHES. THEN I WOULD PUT A SMALL POP UP TENT IN THERE FOR SOMEWHERE TO SLEEP. LOTS OF TOILETRIES AND THEN I WOULD MAKE SURE THERE WERE VOUCHERS FOR FOOD AND THEN A BLANKET BUT IT WOULD ALL HAVE TO FIT IN A BACK PACK THAT WAS ABLE TO BE CARRIED THAN I WOULD PAY FOR 2 OR 3 YEARS OF A LOCKER WHERE THEY CAN STORE IT WHEN NEEDED. AFTER I GOT ALL THE NECESSITIES I WOULD PUT SOME EXTRAS IN THERE LIKE GUM AND CANDY AND A DECK OF CARDS OR SOME TRAVEL SIZE GAMES MAYBE A CROSSWORD PUZZLE BOOK AND PENS AND A COLORING BOOK AND CRAYONS IF IT WAS A GIRL I WOULD PUT SOME FEMININE PRODUCTS WITH SOME SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER AND MAYBE A LITTLE MAKE UP AND HAIR THINGS AND IF IT IS A GUY I WOULD DO AN EQUALLY INTERESTING PACKAGE FOR A GUY. I LIKE THIS QUESTION I THINK IT MAKES PEOPLE THINK HARD ABOUT IT.
2006-12-27 08:12:55 · answer #4 · answered by MEL 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An all-weather set of pants and shirt. A blanket, non-perishable foods, some change, contact info if you want them to know there is someone that can try to help them. A headcover of some sort for cold weather, socks, shoes.
NOT all of this has to be in the package - but think of what would wear out most frequently for them - like shoes, or pants because of where they sit and walk and sleep.
Good luck deciding.
2006-12-27 07:47:22 · answer #5 · answered by pounding_silence 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What a wonderful idea!
I would include a blanket, a toothbrush with toothpaste, some bottled water, some gloves and fresh socks, maybe some soap, towel, candy, then a lot of non perishable food items, like crackers, beef jerky, fruit that has the easy lid on top
2006-12-27 11:51:25 · answer #6 · answered by ADragonsGoddess 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the winter: gloves, hat, scarf. Sock would be nice, too.
Toothbrush, toothpaste, some hand sanitizer.
For snacks: life savers, crackers, hard candy. Maybe some small packages of chips or pretzels. Breakfast bars maybe good, too.
They don't need to be refrigerated and provide some nutrition, too.
2006-12-27 08:05:26 · answer #7 · answered by Malika 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thermal sleeping bag;
thermal wear;
non-perishable food; + cheese + chocolates
a list of all soup kitchens and shelters in the area with address and intersections;
$10 long distance calling card and some coins for a payphone;
a free shower ticket for the closest truck stop /w voucher for $10 all you can eat buffet
2006-12-27 07:53:17 · answer #8 · answered by curly bob 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, i think of what you're doing is ultimate. 2nd, undergo in innovations who this is going to. have they have been given a place to maintain and keep a Bible? Are they even Christian? while you're Christian, and on the line, what use is a holy e book from yet another faith? comparable for the radio, how quickly will or no longer that is lost and do they gave money for batteries? i could choose heat mittens and scarves, pocket hand heaters, small bottles of hand sanitizer or cleansing soap and shampoo. sparkling sparkling (new) socks and underclothes could be useful, too.
2016-12-18 20:03:44 · answer #9 · answered by gambrell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A warm, soft blanket
a small pillow
a gift card to a local restaurant
toothpaste/toothbrush
razor and shaving cream
pack of T-shirts
Sweatshirt
Socks & Slippers
2006-12-27 07:48:53 · answer #10 · answered by ANGEL 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋