Homelessness is a global problem that simply cannot be ignored. In some cities, it is nearly an epidemic. San Francisco is one such city, with 7,000 homeless people on its streets. This places the “City of Love” in the national top ten for the homeless population. Fortunately, a few good Samaritans and people with hearts of gold are doing everything they can to help remedy the desperate situation.
Desperation can sometimes lead to desperate measures. Unfortunately, San Francisco’s high homeless rate means crime is high.
With only the wealthy able to afford housing (it is said that in San Francisco you need a minimum income of $123,000 per year to live comfortably), thousands are being left to roam the streets, unable to afford adequate housing to live, feed, or clothe themselves.
Thankfully, some good Samaritans are taking action. The Gubbio Project has one clear mission: to provide homeless people with places to sleep and eat. These locations house an average of 225 homeless people a night, do not require anyone to register, and provide food and additional care and treatment to the vulnerable.
The Gubbio Project includes two churches: the Saint Boniface Church and Saint John’s Apostolic Church. In both locations, care, and kindness is consistently on offer.
Watch the video below to learn more about the Gubbio Project and to see how you can help support them.
The homeless must not be dehumanized or ignored.
