Homelessness and the Winston-Salem Rescue Mission

The issue I would like to inform the world on is homelessness. I would like to inform the about this because I feel people think its only here in the USA but its everywhere in the world. It matters to me because I feel bad for people who have to sleep in a park or on the street because they are homeless. I also want to inform people of this issue because I feel not a lot of people know about this huge issue. It would mean a lot for me if people would just take 5 minutes out of their day to listen about homelessness and be aware that it’s everywhere. One of the main reasons I chose homelessness is to inform people that that’s someone son or daughter out there in the cold alone and homeless. The charity I picked is the Winston Salem Rescue Mission in Winston Salem North Carolina. I feel like they a good fit for my cause.

Facts about homelessness

• Homelessness is far more serious then what people think.
• San Diego California has the third largest homelessness population of any area in the United States.
• 5000 young people die every year because of assault illness or suicide while on the street.
• 40% of young homeless individuals identify themselves as a member of the LGBT community.
• Volunteers commit to feeding individuals 4-6 times a month.
• Winston Salem facility houses over 60 people who need shelter.
• 100 volunteer’s help the Winston Salem project.
• Volunteers for this organization need to be 10 or older.
• The Winston Salem rescue mission officially opened its doors on July 22 1967.
• In the year 2000 the mission received their certification from the association of gospel rescue mission.   
  The United Way of Greensboro helps kids here Eastern Guilford with food and shelter and all kids who need it.  They help by serving the community and reaching out to young people and adults. They help them with clothes and medical attention. They also are open 24/7 and speak any language. They train teens with job training of the real world. They also provide food housing and utilities for those who need it.
                 I have changed as a result of this assignment because it has changed me in a positive way.  It affects EGHS students because there are some homelessness projects here at eastern. It is important because homelessness is more serious then what people think. I feel like if we come together we can end homelessness. I feel like the assignment has opened my eyes and made me realize NC has one of the biggest homelessness populations in the United States. This program can benefit students at Eastern with community service hours for a senior project. It can also help the students with a service they need like food shelter or other good things.