Day One of the Twelve Days of Christmas

During the podcast with Luke St Clair & Andrew Overman touched upon homelessness and the fact that it is a topic that becomes more prevalent in Winter, nearer the Christmas period. And it’s true that we see more adverts and campaigns that relate to the plight of the homeless. Yet after a day of “over consumption”, it is so important to remember that Kindness and a Caring Nature are free, and not just reserved for the lead up to the Christmas holidays. We witness so much goodwill throughout the year, so it is important to remember daily, that the homeless and those in need can be supported 365 days a year. We were told by a homeless shelter that the request for volunteering spots increases just before Christmas, yet the reps at the shelter explained that they need volunteers all year round. The crisis of conscience appears to be more prevalent in the lead up to Christmas. Abrar Hussain Aziz set up a charity six year ago in Coventry. He said that “6 years since I set up a homeless charity in Coventry. So sad to see the numbers we feed increases year on year. Our job is now to educate the next generation, by raising awareness of the issues.” This is a prime example of a small charity that works tirelessly to help with an ever increasing issue.

As Christmas Day draws to a close, it’s important to remember that so much that we have to offer others is free.