Went to a vigil at the capitol to honor the memory of those who have died this year and were homeless. It was freezing (obviously, it's Iowa), which proves how cruel the Midwest is to those without shelter. The mayor of Des Moines was there; it's always nice to have support from the bureaucracy. Hopefully that'll trickle up at some point. (This is he, below.)
Tonight is the longest night, and among the coldest, of the calendar year. But here's my plea: remember the homeless during the summer solstice too. Shelters and services are inundated not just with guests this season, but with donations. Donate, please - but consider saving your donation - do Christmas in August, or Christmas in February. Homelessness is not just when it is cold.
aaah, now you've been home long enough...WAY TO ADVOCATE!
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