tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2641958611299466522.post4607102181435925141..comments2021-02-09T08:25:11.090-08:00Comments on Speaking of Bones: In the Wake of #PolarVortex2019Tom Luteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08625475467303588931noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2641958611299466522.post-41293434512558142042019-02-26T14:48:14.799-08:002019-02-26T14:48:14.799-08:00I can certainly feel the conflict in what to do in...I can certainly feel the conflict in what to do in those types of situations. In life threatening cold conditions, driving someone to a shelter might be necessary as an immediayi response.But I tend to think - in general - the most useful thing is to find groups/organizations already providing necessities, especially shelter, and supporting them either monetarily or with volunteer hours. If a group is already established, they would have the infrustructure to provide more housing quicker, cheaper, and more efficiently than a newcomer jumping into the game.<br />Of course, giving money can seem impersonal, but there might be more concrete ways to support; volunteering, advertising, offeeing to help write grant proposals etc. <br />Rynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18308932866628823381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2641958611299466522.post-86356596169493471392019-02-21T05:34:51.245-08:002019-02-21T05:34:51.245-08:00I like the care pack idea. It’s a communal initiat...I like the care pack idea. It’s a communal initiative, and it’s a very concrete way to provide care for others. But with something like that, I always worry whether it’s a useful redundancy; There are shelters that do the same thing. I can only provide so many backpacks. Do my dozen or so backpacks have enough of an impact to justify doing that, rather than giving the money to the shelter that does the same?<br />Providing a room to get someone on their feet is something I have thought about a lot. But it’s a big conversation to have with my wife...<br />P.S. Who are you? You’re labeled as anonymous. Are you able to message me and say who you are?Tom Luteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08625475467303588931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2641958611299466522.post-22473184029716079062019-02-20T05:29:02.372-08:002019-02-20T05:29:02.372-08:00Also, I just thought about your idea of opening yo...Also, I just thought about your idea of opening your spare bedroom up, I think that sounds like a good idea, you can invite one or two to share your spare bedroom, and help them find a job and help them to get off on their feet, and once they are out, invite another two and help them get a job and to get out on their own as well and continue for as long as you would like. Just another thought, again not sure if it is a realistic idea, but there it is.Anonymous Personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08791256698580331123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2641958611299466522.post-50617751655936975532019-02-19T07:12:00.056-08:002019-02-19T07:12:00.056-08:00Maybe you gather some other people and you all cou...Maybe you gather some other people and you all could create a few care packs? Everyone could buy some backpacks and fill the packs with extra clothing, food, and water, and maybe things for brushing teeth, deodorant, sanitary wipes, anything for hair maybe too? I don't know if it sounds realistic, but that is my idea.Anonymous Personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08791256698580331123noreply@blogger.com