/r/brightertomorrow
Connecting
People in need with resources to meet their basic needs and change their situation
People who want to help with the most effective ideas to support those struggling nearby
Those who want to offer support with those who need, in a positive and safe way
Based on the idea that there are more people who want to support than there are people who need it, but most people don't know what they can do that will actually help, or how to reach those nearby who most need it
Welcome!
If you are homeless:
You can post your general location (town, city, etc) and other users will search for free resources nearby which can help meet your basic needs and help get back on your feet.
If you would like to support people who are homeless:
When someone who is homeless posts their general location support them by searching for free resources nearby and sharing them in comments under their post.
Please also post them on The Brighter Tomorrow Map as its a far easier medium to search and browse. Posts and comments in this sub will mostly get lost over time. Food, medical care, support groups, showers, toilets, places to charge devices, warm public spaces to shelter in.
Everyone:
Post your ideas here for non-monetary things which people can do, or offer to help people who are living on the streets nearby to meet their basic needs and find a path to a better future.
Safeguarding:
Please don't post ideas which involve someone who is homeless going into someone else's home, or another space alone as we don't want to encourage situations which can be taken advantage of by bad actors on either side.
Please don't post your exact location.
Please be constructive in your replies to posts, and help other users to shape their ideas. We're all exploring this together.
Where to find more resources:
This subreddit is connected to The Brighter Tomorrow Map, an effort to change homelessness around the World through greater connection. There you'll find a map of free resources available nearby, and things kind people nearby are offering to do to support you.
Please note:
This sub is not for raising money for charities (despite all the great work many of them do). Its for people coming together and making change happen themselves. Thank you for being a part of that!
Partner subs:
Happiness a community where you can follow the latest science on how we can live with more well-being and peace of mind
WebdevJobs for anyone looking to begin earning as a dev online, and where devs volunteer to support people who are homeless by building https://brightertomorrowmap.com
DumpsterDiving for tips on how to survive and thrive on others waste.
Flipping where some members post how they make a good income from dumpster diving.
Van Dwellers as a suggested first step up from sleeping on the streets
Assistance where you can request things you need from kind Redditors
Please don't request money here, or on brightertomorrowmap.com as you will be banned. There are other places specifically for that.
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Finding Free Hygiene Kits - "[Resources Hunt]"
Hello, I work with an organization that is trying to secure hygiene kits for homeless and vulnerable youths in the Seattle area. Would anyone here know of great ways to secure hygiene kits either for free or at low cost? Thank you!
05:41 UTC
[Resources Hunt] I'm about to be kicked out of my home with no money and no place to go. How should I live? [Resources Hunt]
20:24 UTC
Check out live-in carer jobs. Its tough to find work without a place to live but a job which comes with a place to live removes that barrier, and there are no shortages of elderly people in desperate need of an able body to support their needs and keep them company.
02:41 UTC
A lot of subs are going dark on June 12th for 48 hours in support of the community protest against Reddit banning third party API's. Should we join in? what are your thoughts?
12:54 UTC
US Resource guide for support during homelessness
13:19 UTC
LPT: If you ever become homeless, KFC and Dunkin Donuts dumpsters will feed you quite well. I survived 3 years of homelessness because of it.
16:44 UTC
[Image] Vancouver temporary shelter
14:19 UTC
How to earn a lot of money as a homeless day laborer
20:51 UTC
Message me if you want to join the mod team and help growing this fabulous community helping people who are homeless meet their basic needs and taking steps towards a brighter tomorrow
14:02 UTC
[Kind Offer Suggestion] Simple personal hygiene kits can be made to give out to those in need. Be the change Live life to more of your potential. ( I keep a duffel bag with kits and i take it with me in car when i go on work calls or to the store.)
22:01 UTC
[Project Idea] Would you like to help the homeless further
Hi, I‘m a student at Kingston University. I'm working on my master final project which focuses on the volunteers for the homeless. The following survey is used to get an insight. All the workers and volunteers who have supported the homeless are very welcomed to participate in this survey.If you know people related, could you send this form to them? I really appreciate your help!
09:21 UTC
Access to stimulus money during Covid whilst homeless (US)
15:56 UTC
We’re looking for people who want to support this community and the homeless by being part of the team of Moderators!
If you’re interested to be part of this growing team and help lessen the number of homeless people around the globe, just tell something about yourself below!
15:31 UTC
Around 18 and having problems at home? Kicked out, running away, or abuse/neglect? The US funds a $300 million dollar Runaway and Homeless Youth Program with our taxes. Assistance could just be advice over the phone all the way to shelter, food, clothing, life skills, and housing help.
23:34 UTC
LPT: If You Are Ever In Trouble Anywhere Around The World, Find A Gurudwara Near You.
22:05 UTC
The Love Fridge Is Bringing Free Food To Neighbors In Need In Little Village, Bridgeport with the words “free food,” “comida gratis” and “the Love Fridge”
22:52 UTC
Today marked the opening of me and my dad’s community library. It’s at 368 Station Rd, E7 0AB if you want to pop by.
12:15 UTC
Just moved in and looking for resources. Jissimmee FL
21:58 UTC
I am a recovering Heroin shooting, crack smoking homeless junkie who is now in college and finally has her shit together... AMA
03:42 UTC
This is just a test post
Its only a test post.
10:16 UTC
Congratulations. We've passed 500 good people in here, exploring things we can actively do to help the most vulnerable living in our local communities. A little update, we have a few volunteer devs modifying the platform so you can also help the elderly living near you during this Covid19 crisis.
18:02 UTC
[Resources Hunt]
Denver, CO area (we can access anywhere the light rail goes)
I have a circle of acquaintances I’m cautiously thinking of as friends in the Denver area that are worse off than me. (I sleep in my car. Which can carry a comfortable number of blankets.) We had some initial success finding and utilizing food resources, but as this crisis has worsened and more and more sites have reduced (or eliminated) their hours of operation, we keep running into low-supply issues. Eating cold-can stuff isn’t bad compared to that.
So, I’m requesting anyone that knows better than me how to get hold of these places offering food to find out if and when they can still help us to tell me how best to poke at them. Or just add it to the map? They don’t seem to have enough volunteers to answer their phones. Or emails, so far.
We used to be able to microwave our Ramen / oatmeal / canned whatever at gas stations but now they’re adamant about not letting in “outside food.” Even if it’s in the original packaging. (Stupid virus...) And of course convenience store food is expensive, might as well get a McChicken if it’s gonna be like that... ugh. Thinking we’re going to have to invest in a hobo grill and tea-lights no matter what. Would be hard to screw up mashed potatoes at least.
03:11 UTC
People who are homeless are being left to starve on the streets during the Coronavirus crisis. Support networks are shutting down. No shelters, places to be warm or eat. On r/brightertomorrow we are collecting ideas ordinary people can do to help the street sleepers nearby being ignored through this
18:16 UTC
Collingwood,ON checking in here. Cold today. Can't even busk. Been homeless a few weeks now. Left an abusive household. We have a shelter here in Collingwood. but forced outside at 6am. Huddled up in one bus shelter. Looking for #resourcerequest
13:55 UTC