Front Steps provides homeless individuals all around Austin acknowledgment, support and a plan for a successful life. Many of these individuals are neglected and immediately labeled as deviants in society, who chose the path of homelessness. Front Steps is an activist group that helps break this label and the stereotype many hold. I'm would be lying if I was to say I never held this stereotype about the homeless community. After hearing some of the stories and difficulties some of these individuals have gone through, there is no way I could ever stereotype the homeless community again. Front Steps believes that all people deserve the dignity of having a safe place to call home. The mission of the program is to provide a pathway home through shelter, affordable housing, and community education. Front Steps helps empower homeless individuals and educate the community. One of the most amazing things about this program is that it does not turn away individuals regardless of their circumstances. Everyone deserves an equal chance for a comfortable life, despite the things they have done or gone through. Front Steps is all about returning hope to the homeless. When you think of the homeless community in Austin, you can't help but address the issue of pan-handling. This is a tough issue and very controversial. The program recommends that we do not give to pan-handlers, as many of these individuals are struggling with drug addiction, and there is no way of telling if your "gift" is helping or hurting them. The program recommends that we say "no thank you" instead of merely ignoring the person all together. The homeless community in Austin needs acknowledgment and support. Ignoring them, makes this more and more of an issue and takes a toll on an individual.
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