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06.06.08, 12:39 PM Toddler
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I want to teach my children about the homeless.....does anyone know someone I could call who could put me in touch with some homeless people who speak to groups about being homeless. Basically I need a spokesmodel for the homeless. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
Toddler 06.06.08, 12:39 PM Flag
 

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walk down any street with them. why do you have to make a production out of it? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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Well I want a homeless representative who is experienced in talking to children and really represents what the homeless experience is like [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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you are overthinking it and asking for something that's not possible. why do you want toddlers to "know what the homeless experience is like" why can't you adequately explain it to them? you sound sort of wierd, sorry. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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^^ sorry, assumed they were toddlers b/c that's one of your board choices. i still think that it's strange and self-consciously pc of you to want a "representative." [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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Because I feel a spokesmodel for hte homeless would be the best bet. I am sure there are non threatening homeless people who can give a presentation on the homeless experience [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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You are so full of shit. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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I am not. I am sure that a homeless representative would be the best bet for me and my kids [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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Uh huh. To best represent the homeless you should look for one who is crazy (for real) and high on something, and who smells like poop and pee. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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wow. that's quite an involved approach. How old is your child? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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9, 7, and 6 [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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if you really want to make such a big production out of it maybe you could call 311 (that's if you are in NYC) and get in touch with some outreach groups. They might be able to help you out. Maybe your kids' school can arrange something like that for you and the entire class? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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That could work. Do you think they can give us a real homeless person that the kids can see up close [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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like at the zoo? you are really a little misanthropic [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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I want the kids to be able to see and learn from a real homeless person. When they needed to learn about the Korean War, I found a veteran to come to dinner and talk. So I am sure a homeless person could do the same thing. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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oh, my. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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this is so fake [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 04:21 PM Flag
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you are a f'in weirdo [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.07.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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I am sorry but that is plain weird. I don't think homeless people are that proud of being homeless that they are willing to stand in front of a class. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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lol - good luck with that [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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did you try conatcting the homeless coalition? how about that guy that the Will Smith movie whose name I am forgetting is about? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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i cannot believe you are encouraging this overly pc, self conscious bs. let me get a representative to explain the homeless experience? oh brother! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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I want to embrace a homeless person so they can tell my kids about the whole homeless experience. How else are my children supposed to learn? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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fake fake fake [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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why don't you hire the homeless person to do some work on your property or help him in some other way, not just let him be a specimen for your kids? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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We would provide the homeless person with car service transportation, a warm meal, a money for more food, a chance to shower and a gift certificate to teh Gap. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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oh, i'm finally in on the joke. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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What is you're serving Vichysoisse or Gazpacho that night at the manse? That won't be a hot meal at all. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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Don't you remember that girl in Utah? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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i just realized she wanted a "rep" for HER DC. I thought she was a teacher that wanted someone to come in and talk to her kids. Dear OP: I hope you are a normal person but I am afraid you are a jerky self righteous freak. If you're really concerned, have themjust watch that will Smith movie. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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Well if the homeless person turns out to be really dynamic I will ask them back for a return apperance before my children's friends! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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I will reach out to them. Do you think they have current homeless people who speak. We are willing to give the person a meal [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.06.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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I don't want to just pick a homeless person off the street, I want one who has been designated as a homeless representative. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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You should ask around the homeless community in that case. You may luck out and end up with someone really cool as your speaker, like Jesus or Jack Daniels. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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Why do you want to do this? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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Look onr the Doe Fund website for some inspirational stories. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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After I read the stories, could I then call for that homeless person to be shipped? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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Absolutely [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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Can someone tell me what a spokesmodel is? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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In this case it's a drunk/high smelly guy who is still wearing a mental hospital bracelet and has a cardboard sign that says "I need money, but a hug will do" [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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You are overdoing this. Totally. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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this has got to be Luanne or Jill setting up something for season 2 [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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Many people who work in homeless shelters were once homeless. Contact a shelter and ask if an employee/volunteer could speak to church/group etc. No, you don't want just any person speaking to a group of children -- ie, a schizophrenic or a using heroin addict. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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Well that's why I want a group to send me a homeless person. But I'd rather they currently be homeless. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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FAKE [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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As others note, this is a ridiculous premise. If something like a homeless spokesmodel actually existed, do you think they'd just go around talking about how their life sucks for free? If they got paid, then eventually they wouldn't be homeless, so.. There are surely resources you can find to learn about the reasons people tend to become homeless, but surely you must realize that it could be a myriad of causes. Seems to me it boils down to bad choices or bad luck. I don't really get why you're on this whole approach to begin with, though. It smacks of some personal guilt at your own aversion to the homeless combined with an apparent discovery of your childrens' ignorance. Or something like that. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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Sorry, turns out that video sucks. Matt Foley, motivational speaker: http://youtube.com/watch?v=RRoGS8hZsEI [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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i am SO SO SO loving this post. and i'm not convinced it's fake! you could really just be a complete whack job. hard to tell... [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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There are children's books that address this: The Lady in the Box is a picture book by Ann McGovern and The Family Under the Bridge is a chapter book by Natalie Savage Carlson. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.06.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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Don't know if ou are still here but FAPC has a great homeless shelter. Does lots of work with the homeless and might be just what you are looking for. 55th and 5th. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.07.08, 04:54 AM Flag
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How about volunteering at a soup kitchen? I would want to be beside the kids to explain in terms that they can understand as well as limit the conversation to "G" rating. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 06.25.08, 03:28 AM Flag
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Wow, UB is so ridiculous now. This fake post is from *months* ago, and now it's on page 4. Ug. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.07.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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why was this post revived a month later? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.07.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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