Homelessness

Leaving a legacy of kindness in the community.

"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money ." That line was often used by former President Ronald Reagan and Britain's former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in battling liberal tax-and-spend policies that took from the haves to give to the have-nots...

In my 'What's New?' blog, New Bedford's newest "house" is one that's truly out-of-the-ordinary! New Bedford has grappled with the complexity of homelessness. Up until now, we have only provided an overnight shelter for the homeless, but that's about to change...

Remember the biblical story of Joseph and Mary, who was about to give birth, being refused a place to stay because there was no room left at the inn? That is the inspiration of a local non-profit, Mercy Meals and More, to open its warm place to welcome anyone who seeks a roof over their head, a bite to eat and fellowship with others Christmas Eve and Christmas Day...

When you have a lot of different non-profits duplicating similar services, it's like having a tossed salad in a large bowl. Everything is separate but together, if you get my drift. Well, now thanks to a new program, services for people who have fallen on tough times will make it easier to access services...

WBSM's revival of "Quarters for Christmas" has built a foundation for more donations going forward. This past weekend at the Dartmouth Mall, the radio station collected over $600 in spare change in an effort to raise money for Rise Up for Homes to create an emergency overflow homeless shelter when it gets too cold to stay outside...

After a decade long hiatus, WBSM is bringing back radio legend Stan Lipp’s Quarters for Christmas this December!  On Saturday, December 5th WBSM will be broadcasting live from the Dartmouth Mall to raise money for Rise Up For Homes, a local initiative to establish emergency overflow and day shelters for extreme weather conditions.

" How does it feel to be without a home...like a complete unknown...like a rolling stone"....Bob Dylan. New Bedford was the home of a homeless awareness event called One Homeless Night ... Is Too Many.

When it come to homelessness, there's no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up. Our community is coming together to elevate the awareness of local homelessness on Friday, October 16, from 6 pm to 6 am at Normandin Middle School with One Homeless Night ...

Rev. David Lima, Executive Minister of the Inter-Church Council of Greater New Bedford, dropped by Brian's Beat to discuss “One Homeless Night….is too many” on October 16.