Don't mess with MY people!

Yesterday there was a story on the news about homeless people in Savannah. The police are making all the people who live in tents, evacuate their "camps." The officer went on to say that the homeless need to take advantage of all the different programs to help them get off the streets. He also said that they need to use the shelters as a place to stay. The story came across as there are a plethora of options for the homeless.
I was livid after watching the video a few times. First of all, there are not enough programs offered. Secondly, there is not enough shelter space now, for those who want off the street. One shelter has a 5 days in, 5 days out rule. So you get to stay in for 5 days, then you have to be on the streets for 5 days before you can come back.
Other shelters charge $10.00 a night to stay. The Salvation Army charges you 30% of your income to stay there. So if you are homeless, that means you have no money, and they want to charge you to lay your head?
The more I brewed about the story the madder I became. So, I called the T.V. station and spoke to the reporter. He graciously listened to me and told me that MAYBE he would call me for a follow up story. Imagine my surprise when he called me this morning and asked me to meet him today! I quoted Jesus in Gal 6:2 Carry each other's burdens and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. I also referenced what we do each week in the park is being Jesus to the hurting. Unfortunately, all my God references were cut out.
Here is the interview.

http://www.wtoc.com/global/category.asp?c=153752&clipId=&topVideoCatNo=15094&topVideoCatNoB=153746&topVideoCatNoC=133146&topVideoCatNoD=135069&topVideoCatNoE=153742&clipId=3225256&topVideoCatNo=15094&autoStart=true&clipId=3314483&topVideoCatNo=15094&autoStart=true

(you will have to copy and paste because I am not a savvy at this as some people, KRISTIN!)


I would love to for the person who came up with the "evacuation" idea to come to the park this Sunday and look into the eyes of people we feed and hear their stories. Tears flow freely when grown men talk about their prize procession of a shower curtain and a sheet to shield them from the elements of night.