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Date: 28 December 2010 17:43:29
A while ago I blogged about wanting to do more locally to help people in need. I discussed this with our Team Rector. He knew of some significant plans to tackle homelessness in our town. I already knew it was a problem but I didn't know where it was happening. He got me some information about all the most pressing issues, from a meeting of council representatives and other important agencies, including charities and church groups. I haven't decided what to do yet. I know that planning permission has recently been given for a short term housing centre in our town, but obviously that still needs to be built. There's one in a town nearby that is up and running, but there are no soup kitchens, no hostels (Biirmingham and Worcester for those. St Paul's Hostel near Worcester Shrub Hill Station, is one that our team rector and his wife support. Our Salvation Army don't do anything to my knowledge. Their big centre is in Brum). There are no facilities, particularly in these challenging weather conditions we have had recently. I've considered filling my car boot with blankets or sleeping bags, tea, coffee, and other hot drinks, cup-a-soups, flasks of hot water, and going to the haunts I now know about to see if people are there and need help. My parents wouldn't like it, but is that what stopped me? Some more praying is needed. I've also thought about visiting St Paul's Hostel. Again, what is stopping me? Maybe its because night time is the problem time for homeless people, and I, selfishly, like my warm house and comfy bed too much?