New Mexico makes some pretty progressive moves. One of them was in their desert prison and now, there's a new one making headlines: End to Pan-handling. The government offers employment for 5 1/2 hours a day doing some light manual labor to do city beautification. They provide lunch and $9/hour in cash for the work that is performed as well as provides necessary services to people to help get them back on their feet and off the streets.
It's a simple concept, and it's working! Take a look at the faces of those around you. Imagine the things that may have put them in their position, and think about how little it takes to end up in their shoes! Supporting projects like this is supporting your neighbors, friends, family, and maybe someday it'll help you, too! Your neighborhood is cleaned up and other people are getting the help they need. What could be better?!
Instead of giving citations to homeless people for panhandling, Albuquerque passed a new initiative that allows them to earn money for jobs in the city. (via Mayor Richard J. Berry)
Posted by Upworthy on miércoles, 3 de febrero de 2016
It's a simple concept, and it's working! Take a look at the faces of those around you. Imagine the things that may have put them in their position, and think about how little it takes to end up in their shoes! Supporting projects like this is supporting your neighbors, friends, family, and maybe someday it'll help you, too! Your neighborhood is cleaned up and other people are getting the help they need. What could be better?!
