There seems to be nothing quite as exasperating as government bureaucracy acting under some mysterious ‘holier than thou’ procedural framework that for some reason absolutely cannot, and indeed will not, satisfy your needs.
A public assistance wicket remains open long enough for an anonymous arm to reach out, hang a ‘closed’ sign on a peg, and withdrawing to slam the wicket shut. “Our Services Are Proudly Essential, Just Not To you.” Go away.
Even worse? The message is delivered with obsequious apologies, possible even crocodile tears. “So immeasurably sad your wishes cannot be addressed at this moment, or possibly any other moment. My heart bleeds for you as you stumble away empty-handed.”
In the face of such behaviour, it can take a certain knowledge, possibly a strong will and even occasionally a sense of angry entitlement to do battle with public-facing services which, for some unclear reason, are not ready or willing help.
So.
Does it come as a particular surprise that people who are homeless in Charlotte, North Carolina, lack the proper paperwork that might allow them to access services critical to their needs? Here’s a useful role for those who might wonder how they can assist a community’s growing homeless crisis.
Might you qualify as a charming wheedler, or perhaps even blessed with misplaced, iron-clad self-importance? Maybe you’re a person prepared to roll (and role) up your sleeves in order to slowly grind the bastards down?
Here’s how a non-profit organization called “Just Do It” tackles all-important assistance to the ‘non-people’ homeless who haven’t be able claim supports that are essential to continued survival. Read more at WCNC Charlotte: How the Just Do It Movement is helping unhoused neighbors
