The presentation on by the representative from the Pinellas County Coalition for the Homeless was very interesting and very moving. I really enjoyed the speeches from both George and G.W. I thought they were very informative and passionate about what they were saying.
I had never thought much about the homeless in Pinellas county and definitely have never thought there was any need for a census but after hearing them speak I think it is a great idea and will be very beneficial. I wish I could have participated in their point-in-time count. What struck me the most about what George said was how any of us in the room could at one point on our lives end up homeless. It helped to put a new face on homelessness. I no longer view all homeless people as the war veteran standing on the corner with a sign. I can now see how anyone, especially with today's economy, could end up homeless.
I thought the best part of the whole presentation was G.W. and his story. He was so honest and powerful that I really felt for him and others like him. he is a great example to see how the Coalition really can help people. I think it's great that he is able to open up to people and tell his story to help educate and motivate others to help.
The Pinellas County Coalition for the Homeless is a great organization which I had never even heard of before. I think what they do, both helping those who are homeless and educating those who are not, is wonderful. They seem very passionate and motivated and I hope that they are able to accomplish their goal to eradicate homelessness in Pinellas county in the next 10 years.
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