Met M.A.S.H Trust representatives today Karleen Edwards and Christina Karaitiana.
They flew down from Palmeston North to discuss what I've been doing and to talk mental health and a range of issues I've come across doing recent charity work voluntarily for the homeless. My ideas and concerns with what I've come across.
They managed to meet up with some of the streeties at the feed today. Fed 15 people at Latimer and M.A.S.H got to hear some enlightening informative stories from a few of the homeless and their lives.on the street and mental health struggles they go through.
1 person we spoke to that had been in and out of jail 40 times and wants to improve , see their daughter and create a new life.
Another homeless that has a pet mouse told us of the places he sleeps and problems he faces in the world of drugs, chaos, alcohol and how he sees the world and why he sees it that way.
Another homeless person with pretty epic diction rapped a song about his daily grind and daily life and struggle with the world around him and upbringing and addiction.
So next week Housing NZ representatives will be coming to the homeless feeds to check out what me and sometimes with food trucks/caterers that are keen to contribute are doing a few times a month.
Giving people that are a bit lost something to look forward to a few times a month that isn't about drugs and alcohol. Positive energy and a motivating spirit can create a community 🌊 that's more than just a feed.
Through conversation. Care. Non judgement. Inclusive behaviour , positive energy , a bit of motivation, who knows where simple dialogue at a park with food can take us.
Video link below
https://youtube.com/shorts/kPv1Gyy2N9g?feature=share
Here's a link for the givealittle page for the feeds.
https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/httpswwwfacebookcomdemonangelproductions
https://www.facebook.com/demonangelproductions
https://www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-christchurch/event-planner-uses-skills-create-homeless-feeds?fbclid=IwAR2agx_RCY-Rg6JoCnryG5UA4jO-6jp_YYf0gCjYPA7ca4uNOFU_EvWR018