Idea acf2357:

Strip the Streets

Posted October 28, 2009

• Posted by: Arden Court
• Organization: WRDSB
• Location: Kitchener
• Category: Rejuvenate Your Neighbourhood
• Cost: Big ($50,000 – $250,000)

Filthy rags; starving stomach; freezing fingers: all aspects of a man sitting on the side of a street. Down the streets of Kitchener-Waterloo, it isn’t one man; it’s hundreds. While many of us sit in front of our 40 inch TV’s, watching the latest movie accompanied with a large bowl of popcorn, the street-walkers simply desire a warm bed, a hot meal and a comforting atmosphere.

Whispers of discontent, of hate tend to follow those living on the streets. They are different. They should be concealed from the innocent. They are nothing but scum littering the streets, always wasting money. This is the mentality that many carry when they venture outside from their 2-door garage houses, never caring about the story behind the face.

It has always been them versus us; never we. They are buried deep within; whereas ‘us’ lives above the surface in bright sunlight. Taking Henry Miller’s advice: “The moment one gives close attention to anything, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself” (Miller), the barrier between the social classes can be shattered.

Strip the Streets: a mission to rid the streets of youth and create openings for reality to touch the privledged. First: a public demonstration, from Kitchener City Hall to Waterloo Town Square, consisting of regional schools united under one cause promoting awareness for the homeless. On a frigid, snow-filled February night, tents will rise in City Hall, as the activists will spend the night. Concurrently, donations of winter clothing, money and canned food will be collected for distribution. Second: a new dormitory for the local youth; a dormitory where they have the comfort of a meal everyday; a dormitory containing a sanitary bed; a dormitory where they can feel safe.

The streets: no longer exposing 13 year old children begging; no longer filled with the sniffles of curled up families; no longer a place where the heartless wonder.

Stay tuned for our video, coming soon!

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  Homeless in Kitchener
  A man on a bench in Kitchener. One of many.
  October 28, 2009 @ 11:25 AM

  
  

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• jennifer08co

  GREAT IDEA!! Homelessness IS a problem in todays socity and i hope that kitchener can get the help they need. it sounds like they have a major problem on their hands...
  October 28, 2009 @ 3:35 PM EST

  
  

• raha.92

  I love this idea and I really hope you guys can continue!!
  October 29, 2009 @ 6:40 PM EST

  
  

• britkov

  Love the idea
  October 29, 2009 @ 7:03 PM EST

  
  

• bubs

  This is a great idea! I hope you guys continue to help the homeless even after this contest is through! :)
  November 2, 2009 @ 6:26 PM EST

  
  

• zahra

  nice idea :)
  November 3, 2009 @ 9:18 AM EST

  
  

• L&C

  Great idea, can't wait to vote again.
  November 3, 2009 @ 9:19 AM EST

  
  

• L&C

  What kind of a name is shahrukhkahn. However, great orgainization.
  November 3, 2009 @ 9:26 AM EST

  
  

• L&C

  Raazia stop changing your user name.
  November 3, 2009 @ 9:27 AM EST

  
  

• jennifer08co

  Keep voting, guyss!! :D :D :D
  November 3, 2009 @ 9:05 PM EST

  
  

• yellowem87

  wootooot :)
  November 4, 2009 @ 10:21 AM EST

  
  

• PinkJaytee<3

  haha. i know you yellowem87. :) && This is such a great idea. Good Job. Imma keep voting. :D
  November 4, 2009 @ 10:24 AM EST

  
  

• baby_guhl

  haaaaaaaaaay, wagwan people? i think this is an amazing idea its nice how we all come together to help others:)
  November 4, 2009 @ 10:27 AM EST

  
  

• streetsavior

  wooooohoooooo
  November 4, 2009 @ 10:35 AM EST

  
  

• HAHABLABLA1

  This comment has been moderated November 4, 2009 @ 10:38 AM EST

  
  

• Ashley93

  good job guys everyone deserves a chance to live a normal life
  November 4, 2009 @ 10:42 AM EST

  
  

• tomlk9074

  this is an amazing idea guys good job.. im gunna keep voting..
  November 4, 2009 @ 10:43 AM EST

  
  

• bigdick$bags

  I really like your cause keep fighting homlessness
  November 4, 2009 @ 10:44 AM EST

  
  

• G.Bush.9-11

  Great Idea
  November 4, 2009 @ 10:44 AM EST

  
  

• clickclack

  I really think we should all vote for "" Give Stephen and Colin 500 grand" its picture is barrack Obama, please please vote, we are great greedy people. thankyou, ^>^ and this is a good idea, i guess :(
  November 4, 2009 @ 10:50 AM EST

  
  

• Parveen

  This comment has been moderated November 4, 2009 @ 10:51 AM EST

  
  

• clickclack

  This comment has been moderated November 4, 2009 @ 10:54 AM EST

  
  

• clickclack

  kora is a cool person
  November 4, 2009 @ 10:54 AM EST

  
  

• Parveen

  This comment has been moderated November 4, 2009 @ 10:54 AM EST

  
  

• Day

  wow you guys need help clickclack,*rolls eyes* and this is a great idea to do this good job :3
  November 4, 2009 @ 10:55 AM EST

  
  

• clickclack

  WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW and what word starts with A and has 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 stars, i must go to urban dictionary
  November 4, 2009 @ 10:56 AM EST

  
  

• BrandonCM

  Way to abuse a perfectly good website, and a great cause, LET'S HELP THE HOMELESS!!!!!!!! Peace
  November 4, 2009 @ 10:59 AM EST

  
  

• clickclack

  this is a great cause, keep voting
  November 4, 2009 @ 12:00 PM EST

  
  

• erin

  awesome idea :)
  November 4, 2009 @ 6:08 PM EST

  
  

• G.Bush.9-11

  We WILL Win
  November 5, 2009 @ 9:45 AM EST

  
  

• jessmcgow

  thanks for all your votes everybody look forward to further planning & participating in this amazing event! :)
  November 5, 2009 @ 4:49 PM EST

  
  

• jennifer08co

  keep keep KEEP VOTING!! we are like, 400 behind the top ideass!! we need votes!
  November 5, 2009 @ 4:55 PM EST

  
  

• shelby_steez

  LETS DO THIS :d VOTE!!!
  November 6, 2009 @ 10:49 AM EST

  
  

• Lizzie1234

  keep voting! WE can do this!
  November 6, 2009 @ 6:01 PM EST

  
  

• LoudTronix

  Awsome Idea! :D
  November 6, 2009 @ 8:41 PM EST

  
  

• Brad

  How are we ranked against the top twenty?
  November 7, 2009 @ 9:56 AM EST

  
  

• kempscott

  When the youth of our world begin to be the biggest promoters of change, it is a good thing. Thank you to Cameron Heights and Forest Heights students for raising awareness, becoming active and engaged, and striving for change.
  November 7, 2009 @ 11:12 AM EST

  
  

• IRMS

  keep voting!! : )
  November 7, 2009 @ 12:32 PM EST

  
  

• jennifer08co

  we were 40th, but i have no clue any more...we need to be in the top 20.
  November 7, 2009 @ 2:05 PM EST

  
  

• jennifer08co

  we need atleast another thousand votes... that would only take two days if everyone voted... arg! :/
  November 8, 2009 @ 2:40 AM EST

  
  

• pce2peace

  go guys! lets get us to the top :P
  November 9, 2009 @ 4:19 PM EST

  
  

• klaver

  you have our vote
  November 9, 2009 @ 8:45 PM EST

  
  

• ligianaidinx

  LET'S KEEP ON VOTING ! We've almost done it..
  November 10, 2009 @ 7:58 PM EST

  
  

• jennifer08co

  we're 76th. the top ones have over two thousand votes... :/
  November 11, 2009 @ 6:03 PM EST

  
  

• bubs

  thank you so much for all of the votes! Keep voting everyday :)
  November 11, 2009 @ 6:14 PM EST

  
  

• deandra24

  Keep voting everyone! :] We can make difference!
  November 11, 2009 @ 7:34 PM EST

  
  

• Rania

  lol loudtronix? is this extra promotion from boro by any chance?
  November 14, 2009 @ 11:12 AM EST