Steph Ericsson @ 12:49AM PT Jun 25

I once lived in the richest neighborhoods in my city. Now, in the next few days, I'll be homeless. People used to brag that they knew me. Now, they'd rather not admit it. I'm a nationally famous author of a book that is a classic on grief. It has helped many people. But I must not be done yet with my life's work, because God's signed me up in yet another club of the disinfranchised, invisible and silent. Maybe I'm on assignment again to do another book. Some of the kindest, most generous people I've ever met have been homeless.

Suzanne Rivera @ 06:37PM PT Jun 24

I have an uncle who is in a more of a permantent homeless shelter that wound up there after having an emotional breakdown over a year ago. He has received medical treatment and is now on meds and is and was an absolutely wonderful person. He is harmless and will give you the shirt off his back. I have met many of his new friends and although some of them are mentally challenged, they are absolutely beautiful people. I am thankful that my uncle has a place to go "chill" out and get the help he needs. I have made many donations to this homeless shelter in the form of puzzles, clothes, Easter Candies, etc...and I know they all appreciate receiving the items just as much as I do helping them out. I bring my children there so they can learn about life and they as well have a different view of life.

Evelyn Macias Richmond, TX @ 09:16AM PT Jun 17
Pledge fulfilled Jun 17!

I pledge to never judge a homeless person, I will also teach my children to do the same.  We don't know their situation, not all homeless indiviuals are homeless for the same reasons.  Instead I think that we should all try to help one homeless person, let try and show them how they matter to the world. 

A few years ago while I was working in East Los Angeles, CA.   I seen a middle aged Mexican man sitting outside of the Subway by my office.  I noticed he was hungry, but he was not asking for money or food.  He was simply just sitting outside.  I decided to offer him a sandwich, I asked him if he was hungry and what would he like?  He replied, "any sandwich is fine, but can you add jalapenos to it".  I smiled and said, "sure".  This was around easther time, and me being Catholic was currently in the process of lent.  The next day I seen him again, and bought him another sandwich.  I talked to my spouse about him and he encouraged me to try to help him for the rest of the 40 days of lent, so I did.  I got to know this man a little bit more as the days went by.  My co-workers would question me, they would ask, "Why are you buying him food?  Do you know him, what if he's an alcoholic or drug addict?" the truth is I didn't care.  It didn't matter what he was to me, the fact is he is still a human being like us!  A few days later I seen him carrying boxes out to the large trash bin, he had asked for work at all the other office in that center, and was given the chance to make a little bit of money for throwing out their trash.  One day I asked him if he was hungry again and he said to me, "don't worry lady (in spanish) I have a little bit of money today" with the biggest smile on his face.  I don't know what became of this man, but I hope that he will always remember me.  (by the way his story was that he was a recent immigrant of Mexico and had no money or family in the U.S. he was trying to save some money to get to the Bakersfield area, he hoped to find work as a field worker so that he could support his family back in Mexico)

Pommawolf Johnson Fairbanks, AK @ 09:17PM PT Jun 14
Pledge fulfilled Jun 14!

We all walk through life with different paths to follow. We are not better than any other other living creature on this planet. We can choose to be arrogant and selfish and judge others for what they do not have, or we can be a human being in holding out our hand in unity and giving in helping others gain a foothold up in life. I will never be a part of any society or culture that makes a choice for money over compassion for another. Think about it.

carolyn blake @ 11:52AM PT Jun 14

Do ever judge othe people. Treat peope how you want to be treated! that is for all humans

Brittany Nelson @ 04:01AM PT Jun 14

Do not judge, least you be judged.
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What goes around comes around. Good or Bad.

Ly Syin Lobster Ofallon, MO @ 07:25AM PT Jun 12

I was homeless before and I had judged homeless people prior to the experience.  The experience of being homeless taught me some valuable lessons.

ivonne carlson Bonita Springs, FL @ 06:08AM PT Jun 12
Pledge fulfilled Jun 12!

The Word of God says that may entertain angels unannounced!  When we see a homeless person, it might just be an angel and God is testing us to see how we react or help that person in need. Also we never know if one day in the near future we might end up homeless! When you do it to the least of these, you do it unto Me, says the Lord!

David Tsosie Phx, AZ @ 11:34PM PT Jun 11

I have been homeless myself,living on the streets,It is a terrible way of life,nobody respect you as a human being.No ones wants to hire you because you're homeless.An endless cycle of poverty.

Bob Long @ 10:41PM PT Jun 11

I have seen the destruction that judging another can do.  It's not what we are to be about.