"When I grow up, I want to be a homeless, disabled single mom" was a thought that never crossed my mind. Despite that, I am in that situation now. I am learning from my circumstances and fighting to change them. Click to continue reading>>> 1 Comment  Tired of your old car and ready for a new one? Even if it isn't worth much to you, it could help someone in need. Get rid of that old clunker in a more helpful manner than handing it over to the crusher. Even if the car is not in the best condition, someone else could still use it after a fixing up. Many organizations take donations of used cars, no matter their condition. They get them in proper working condition and donate them to people in need. This could be a single mom strapped for cash or anyone else who is in need of a vehicle but cannot afford one on their own. To find an organization in your area, simply do a web search for "donate used cars" or visit DonateCarUSA.com to search the listed charities. More from Lyn: Where Can Teens Volunteer? How to Start Your Own Charity: Ideas, Legal Steps and Funding How to Volunteer to Help the Homeless in Houston, Texas Lyn is the founder of Write W.A.V.E. Media, parent company to LifeSuccessfully.com and several others. She enjoys publishing freelance writers and supports advocacy through journalism. She's also a freelance web journalist, Community Guide at Yahoo! Contributor Network, and a Y! Shine Parenting Guru. The homeschool ‘Momtrepreneur’ teaches with nature, books, and play. Pet and human homelessness, green living, positive parenting, and education choice (including homeschool) are her passions. She has been published all over the web with major media companies, as well as smaller businesses and organizations. Contact Lyn for guidance in the world of freelance writing. As the poor U.S. economy has become the focal point of many political and media discussions, the faces of those affected by economy, in some cases, have become the new faces of homeless. Educated, former middle-class Americans have become the victims of a deep recession and often overlooked. This is where my journey begins. Continue reading this article by Nikol Purvis>>> In current times, unemployment and underemployment is high. Much like the Great Depression, the amount of homeless is on the rise. Many of homeless are not your stereotypical homeless. They do not sleep in the cardboard shanties, tucked in a corner or are uneducated. The emerging faces of homeless today are educated, former middle America. They have been affected by the recession, high rate of unemployment, and foreclosures. Continue reading this article by Nikol Purvis>>> Local contemporary gospel group Tyree Morris & Hearts of Worship willrally their collective resources to support the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Adopt-a-Home initiative this holiday. The effort will furnish one of 50 apartments... Continue reading>>> Why Americans Underestimate the Severity of the Homeless Cat and Dog Problem - Thom W. Conroy07/27/2010 posted by Lyn Lomasi, Staff The severity of the homeless dog and cat problem in America is reported on rather frequently in the media, however the true magnitude of the issue is easy to underestimate for a number of reasons. The first of these is that the statistics that are reported on the number of homeless animals are only estimates based upon the findings of organizations connected to studying the issue - organizations that are largely understaffed and under-funded, stretching financial and human resources in an attempt to manage efforts in an enormous task. The true and accurate numbers of the homeless dogs and cats in America are elusive to the general public in that the statistics reported are in direct proportion with the amount of funding directed at the issue. Continue reading this article by Thom W. Conroy>> posted by Lyn Lomasi, Staff Help for Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Mental Health, Job Training, Job Search, Education, Health Care, and Homelessness for Veterans in Tucson, Arizona Many Veterans travel from all over the United States to Tucson, Arizona so that they can receive services that help with Drug and Alcohol Addiction, receive Mental Health support and counseling, to get training for a job, to get supported employment, to relearn basic employment skills, and to receive paid educational training. There are at least ten programs located in Tucson, Arizona that focus on helping Veterans in need. Continue reading this article by Elizabeth Robbins>> Every day, homeless children wander the streets or lie in shelters. They wonder if they'll get to use soap in the shower. They wonder where their next meal is coming from - if there is one. They also wonder if people like you and me even care. Show them you care by taking the time to donate low-cost items. Most areas have programs that serve homeless youth. It only takes a small amount of time and money to give something that could mean a great deal to a child. Continue reading this article by Lyn Lomasi>>  Help the homeless Help them survive Give them a home If you see them on the streets give them something so they don't have to starve. Always Help Someone In Need! By Lyn Lomasi, Staff Writer  Did you know that gardening can be used to help feed the hungry? There are multiple ways to do this and it's not as hard as it seems. Urban farm gardens are one one way to help feed those in need. In my recent article, Can School Garden Farms Reduce Childhood Hunger?, I discussed the possibility of requiring all schools to maintain a community garden. By doing so, it may be possible to help combat this issue plaguing an unnecessary amount of American children. Do you think it will help? Do you have the resources to make it work? Click here to read the article and learn more about my idea. A friend and colleague of mine, Kyla Matton, also did a recent writeup on using gardening to aid the hungry. However, her idea was different. In combination, I can see these ideas making a large impact on global hunger. In Grow a Row - Plant a Row, Kyla describes how to use your own garden to help those who are less fortunate. She discusses these issues based on facts and personal observances, as well as provides readers with helpful tips and resources to make it a reality. Do you have unique ideas to help the hungry through gardening? Share them with us in the comment section. If you are an organization or entity that has the resources and knowledge to help make school garden farms a requirement, let us know through Ask Lyn. | 
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