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Milton, a
homeless person himself, educates the public about the complicated socio-economic reasons behind why homelessness exists.
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San Francisco, CA
DURATION:
1 day long
PEOPLE:
for 1 - 2 personas
TAGS:
Urban, Off the Beaten Path, Politics & Activism, Social Good, Adventure, food, Homeless, Shelter
Uncover the experience of 6500 people in SF.
Whether you're an SF local or visitor, it's difficult to traverse the city neighborhoods without coming across people living on the streets. You may have wondered what it's like to spend a day in their shoes, but probably don't want to give up your creature comforts to find out. I will guide you on a 24-hour journey deep inside the minds, hearts and lives of the San Francisco homeless. Eat your meals at a shelter, share survival stories and learn how to find a place to sleep.
Para: People who want to know what it's really like to be homeless. Whether you're into policy or just curious, this is a truly unique experience.
El coste incluye:
A guided experience of what it's like to be homeless from a friendly homeless person. I'll help you find food and at least some semblance of shelter.
**All fees collected by Vayable will go to the local shelter you visit.
COMPARTE TU EXPERIENCIA
The Heart of San Francisco
Milton is extremely knowledgeable about the history, economics, and culture of homelessness in San Francisco. He will tour you around his own stomping grounds in the Tenderloin with insight and care, and give you a truly insider understanding of the neighborhood that rests in the heart of San Francisco. This experience is not for the faint of heart and we suggest bringing a friend or two along if you are unfamiliar with this part of San Francisco.
New perspectives on the Tenderloin
Milton guided us through the key landmarks of the tenderloin that inform his and many others' experience living without in San Francisco: from soup kitchens to shelters, the police station and learning centers, children centers, and more. Milton's stories and the sites of this tour were sometimes devastating, to be sure, but the experience of learning about his life from the inside, rather than passing through on a double-decker bus, was inspiring for everybody that knowledge can lead to empowerment and change.
Having so little and doing so much
I went on this tour and worked in a soup kitchen with Milton, and he is such an amazingly inspiring, friendly, vibrant, and imaginative person. Even though he's homeless, he volunteers at GLIDE and helps to feed others who are also in need. He embodies what Vayable is: he has a unique perspective and gives you access to a world many people have strong opinions about yet do not understand. After spending a day with Milton, you'll understand the day-to-day on the streets, the chronic issues that prevent progress, and what it's really about.
