Treehugger: Idea: I Support the Homeless Pin/Ribbon/Bracelet
…to take it one step further, what about some sort of program where you could donate money that would go toward the homeless and then have a number of ways that you can subtly show that you do this. e.g. a small nicely designed pin, ribbon, bracelet (think pink ribbons, armstrong bracelets etc). This could create a better basis for exchanges with the homeless. It would also inevitably start conversations due to the pin/ribbon/bracelet and lead to more funding for the homeless as well as general awareness. And it might put money where it is most helpful to the homeless.
I spent this past weekend at
a conference on hunger & homelessness and spent some time thinking about all this. I think it’s important to start some awareness about these problems. It’s not enough to care anymore.
justinª