connecting North River families and friends with serving opportunities
in our community that encourage and support our neighbors in need
North River Atlanta Chapter
LEARNING OPPS
LAZARUS MY NEIGHBOR
Scroll down for the video presentation, and click here to read more about the workshop and about homelessness.
Tip 1: Whether or not you give money, you should always treat the person with dignity, respect, and love.
Tip 2: Pray and ask God for guidance.
Tip 3: Ask yourself, "Do I feel safe in this situation?"
Tip 4: Have gift cards, bottled water, etc. handy -- or better yet a Care Pack! -- if you feel money may be inappropriate.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
One way to honor our neighbors' dignity when donating food or school supplies is to invite them to lead or participate in the process. The mindset of doing with instead of doing for can open the door for mutually beneficial friendships, where everyone learns from and supports one another.
A Meaningful Exchange
Providing opportunities for meaningful exchange when distributing donated items is a great way to honor the God-given strengths and abilities of our neighbors while still providing needed support. We never want our neighbors to feel like charity cases.