The Unseen

I posted this appeal on Facebook as a status update, but I’d like to share it here too:

Last month, on our alternative spring break trip working with homeless and at risk LGBT youth in California, I had a conversation with two teens that continues to haunt me. They described in excruciating detail how humiliated they felt whenever they had to ask strangers on the street for assistance. “There’s nothing worse than how so many people just ignore me when I ask for money or food,” one said. “I’d rather they told me to fuck off than just walk by pretending they don’t even see me.” Too often, our society ignores and dehumanizes those in need, turning a blind eye and pretending they don’t even exist. Please help people who struggle to find food be seen and supported. I’m doing the 20 mile Project Bread Walk for Hunger in a week—if you can spare a few dollars, I’d really appreciate it.