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Lady Freedom Returns

(14,120 posts)
Tue Oct 22, 2013, 03:08 PM Oct 2013

I have had some people ask what a walk in center is...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023900293

It is also know as a day center or a drop in center. It is a place for street people to get mail, wash clothes, get showers, even a lunch at some. It is also a place to get info on what is going on in the community.

Places like this also do things like flu shots. Sometimes a Medical Van will be there so they can get health issues handled.

Thank you to those that have asked! I hope that this helps answer questions for others that were wondering

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I have had some people ask what a walk in center is... (Original Post) Lady Freedom Returns Oct 2013 OP
It is a fight to keep the local ones funded nadinbrzezinski Oct 2013 #1
Yes it is. Lady Freedom Returns Oct 2013 #3
Well, we cover some poverty issues nadinbrzezinski Oct 2013 #5
But if the govmint wants a big-ass new aircraft carrier for no good reason.... NYC_SKP Oct 2013 #6
It is more complex than that nadinbrzezinski Oct 2013 #9
Good to see you. elleng Oct 2013 #2
Doing what I can. Lady Freedom Returns Oct 2013 #4
I feel like Im missing something. bunnies Oct 2013 #7
That and Couch Surfing. Lady Freedom Returns Oct 2013 #8
... bunnies Oct 2013 #10
Oh yeah! Lady Freedom Returns Oct 2013 #13
we have a few in Los angeles. One has beds, homeless women get to nap during the day before being Liberal_in_LA Oct 2013 #11
That is why they try to have as much info on the different shelters as they can. Lady Freedom Returns Oct 2013 #12
I haven't seen you post in a while. I'm glad you are OK! panader0 Oct 2013 #14
Just keeping my head down and Job hunting. Lady Freedom Returns Oct 2013 #15
thoughts, prayers auntsue Oct 2013 #16

Lady Freedom Returns

(14,120 posts)
3. Yes it is.
Tue Oct 22, 2013, 03:13 PM
Oct 2013

I think it is because many people don't know how important these places are.

And I will. Job hunting for the mot part. At Library right now checking listings, e-mail and talking on DU.

 

nadinbrzezinski

(154,021 posts)
5. Well, we cover some poverty issues
Tue Oct 22, 2013, 03:14 PM
Oct 2013

I would prefer to do more by the way, and per force that includes homelessness.

But most people, when you ask them, are either willfully ignorant, or in denial, or both.


 

nadinbrzezinski

(154,021 posts)
9. It is more complex than that
Tue Oct 22, 2013, 03:19 PM
Oct 2013

part of it is that governments, yes governments, do not want to even admit they have a large homeless population. Good example of this, my county board of Supervisors. We do not have homeless in Lakeside, really, and I have an aircraft carrier for sale, with a bridge to go with it.

 

bunnies

(15,859 posts)
10. ...
Tue Oct 22, 2013, 03:21 PM
Oct 2013

Im so sorry to hear that. I spent some months on the streets 20 years ago. Its so hard. Im not sure I could handle it now. How long has it been? Are you somewhere warm?

 

Liberal_in_LA

(44,397 posts)
11. we have a few in Los angeles. One has beds, homeless women get to nap during the day before being
Tue Oct 22, 2013, 04:09 PM
Oct 2013

turned out at night.

Lady Freedom Returns

(14,120 posts)
12. That is why they try to have as much info on the different shelters as they can.
Tue Oct 22, 2013, 04:29 PM
Oct 2013

The way the licenses works for these places have them close at night.

auntsue

(277 posts)
16. thoughts, prayers
Tue Oct 22, 2013, 11:05 PM
Oct 2013

and positive intentions coming your way. I am on social security myself and have zero wiggle room.

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