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Actually I started working at Google (Los Angeles) almost a year ago, and our office in Venice is full with homeless, but I haven't approached anyone yet. I'll
by malkia 11y ago
Actually I started working at Google (Los Angeles) almost a year ago, and our office in Venice is full with homeless, but I haven't approached anyone yet. I'll be there all the time, and I feel that awkward situations might arise.
I don't know how to help them really. There are tons of organizations supposedly dealing and helping, but I don't know what really goes on.
(I've been "homeless" by my choice early in my student years, but it was more of a "beta" test done for fun and "education" - I was no longer eligible for the dormitory, back in Bulgaria - that would be one of the 40-50 high-rise buildings, and I slept in the "library" room for about a year, but lots of friends lived in the same building and I've used bathroom, even good bed, etc.). It was easy, as I was careless, hadn't been in the army (which made me a bit better in that respect), and lied to my family about my situation (they were still sending money). So clearly not really homeless, and on my own, but was able to touch little of the issues these people might hit, though very little.
- groby_b 11y agoHey office mate :) Most of them are decidedly harmless. I don't exactly have extended conversations with them, but I treat them like I'd treat any neighbor - say hi, give a nod when seeing them, and if they're interested in chatting, chat a bit. If you want to help in a non-personal way, St. Joseph's is a great place. (Other homeless shelters: http://www.suntopia.org/venice/ca/homeless_shelters.php http://www.suntopia.org/venice/ca/homeless_shelters.php). If you want to get a bit more involved, ping our community affairs people.