Today, and each Oct. 23, is World Homeless Day. It aims “to raise awareness about the needs of people who currently experience homelessness and promote work in local communities to alleviate suffering and prevent death” (https://www.worldhomelessday.org). If we personally do nothing else today, and every chance we get, we can show respect for each homeless person crossing our path. All it takes is a friendly “Hi” and eye contact that recognizes the person as a fellow human being, not a distasteful or frightening object.
Note: Women & children are the fastest growing homeless group in the US.