At a recent city wide so called Safe City Project , with its leader April LaFrance , and interesting admonition was made, and Tweeted by a Redding Record Searchlight Reporter.
With the Good News Rescue Mission being the ONLY nightime rescue mission shelter in all of Redding and Shasta County California this fact, if reported... this crucial Tweet... if turned into a news story would rally the generous and caring community Redding has become, and positive steps surely would be taken that would change the dynamics of homelessness in our community, and quite possibly SAVE LIVES.
Not only that, If the facts and truth were released, to be ticketed by Redding Police Chief Robert Paoletti and his department for homeless sleeping now would be more than ever a very real violation of homeless persons civil and constitutional rights.
A situation here in Redding already determined to be cruel and unusual punishment in other California cities by a Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Needless to say, in those cities positive changes were made, services added, lives saved....
Indeed one would think the Record Searchlight / Redding.com as a whole would be interested in the health, safety, and well being of our local homeless families, children, and veterans.
With temperatures that can dip to single digits in the winter here you would like to believe there is a news reporter somehow, somewhere with the courage and compassion to report on this crucial Tweet information.
Tweet information that Redding California's desperate homeless have long been painfully aware...
Good News Rescue Mission turned away 500 people last year due to staffing and resource shortages. #SafeRedding
— Katie Gillespie (@KGillespie_RS) November 14, 2014
"Redding Good News Rescue Mission turned away 500 people last year."
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This poem was written to help bring attention to the growing homeless in America. Every year on December 21 the longest night of the year. A service is held across the country in remembrance of those that have died homeless in our streets within the year. You can help just by sharing this poem. Because when people no longer feel alone there is even more hope. This poem holds no monetary value. Yet words are humans most powerful tool to reach the heart of every human being. Not only for communication but for the inspiration of hope they can provide. Dream Big, Hope and Belief Equals The Power To Overcome!
Church On The Hill
We are all strong people, Born with free will
Though the torture of life, Can be so surreal
Many taking there punches, Fighting for whats right
Still sometimes they lose, In winning the fight
Often lost in the wonder, Of hearts in dis-spare
Still if you ask, Many have stories they'll share
Some are more common, Though not all the same
They are runaways beggars, Even soldiers in vain
Cast all out among us, Are those hiding in pain
Some minds seen as weak, Just try and stay sane
Many are proud people, Who have faced all kinds of shame
Adoptive of life’s labels, As they were hung to their names
Some trust only in God, As they wonder through the nights
Searching for the answers, Hoping to make things right
Hiding in buildings and darkness, Back alleys and cars
Sleeping out in the open, While praying under the stars
Covered by cardboard and leaves, Blankets or tucked hands
Some have visions of missions, While trying to understand
From the lessons in life, To just pure circumstance
Even given no choice, They still dare dream to dance
The homeless lining the streets, By day and by night
As some reach out helping, With the struggles they fight
Others are hoping and praying, Within all of their might
Yet we stand here together, Lighting candles on this night
For those who did not make it, Some once had a good life
Listen as the bells ring, In remembrance of there strife
With Gods undeviating love, Cherish all that's in sight
And for those that still suffer, Let us pray in God's name
That his love and compassion, Keep you safe once again
As all life is precious, That was ever once held
May God lead you and guide you, Beyond where life failed
And for those that may not make it, Through this long cold night
May you be found in heaven, In spite of life's plight
May you be standing with God, In awe of his sight
May your lives find new meaning, And still be fulfilled
As we look for you again, At the church on the hill
by Terry S Bradley
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