What is Code Blue for homeless?

The Department of Homeless Services has a policy called “Code Blue” for winter nights when the temperature drops to 32 degrees or below, including wind-chill, between 4:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

What are the basic needs of a homeless person?

What Do People Experiencing Homelessness Need Most Besides Shelter?

• Socks. Living on the street, many unsheltered people rarely take their shoes off.
• Personal hygiene items.
• Food.
• Pet food.
• Gift cards and transportation passes.
• Raingear.
• Compassion.

What do homeless people do during the day?

Panhandling is probably the most common activity that you’ll notice homeless people doing during the day. This is because they’re out in the open and stand out more when they’re doing this. The average person who does this won’t usually be out there doing it all day though.

Do homeless people just sit around all day waiting for luck?

Some people may assume that they just sit around all day waiting for their luck to change or for money to fall from the sky and instantly change their situation. Truth is, all homeless people are different and they all have different lives, different brains, and different ambitions.

What to do if a restaurant ejects a homeless person?

Politely ask the store or restaurant manager what the reason is for denying service or ejecting the homeless person, and let him or her know that even those without homes have the same rights as everyone else. If you are comfortable, offer to buy some coffee or food for the person being ejected.

What should I do if I encounter a homeless person?

Unless you feel that the situation is unsafe, ask the person if he or she needs assistance and has visited the Coalition or any other organization that helps homeless people.