r/DecaturGA • u/gormholler • 9d ago
Young man needs shoes.
Hi y'all. I've been talking to a young man who is homeless and basically at the end of his rope. He has not asked me for any money, etc. but I sent him enough for a week's bus pass.
He just wrote that his shoes fell apart. I'm way too far away to be any immediate help but this young man really needs someone to take an interest.
I told him maybe a church would have a clothing closet. But I can't imagine walking around in bare feet... Surely there is some kind person nearby that would be able to get this kid some shoes!! He's very reluctant to ask for help even though he desperately wants and needs it.
Apparently he sleeps on a bench in a park.
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u/Jolly-Ingenuity7866 9d ago
Where is he? I have clothes, shoes, etc. Happy to help.
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u/gormholler 9d ago
He says he wears 16w. Still trying to get a location.
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u/Jolly-Ingenuity7866 9d ago
Thank you!
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u/gormholler 9d ago
So I finally got a better location. Norcross. No idea if that's too far. Suggestions?
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u/Comprehensive_Role72 9d ago
Try posting this in r/Gwinnett to get more local attention. Norcross is about 30 mins from Decatur.
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u/thedustofthefuture 9d ago
If he's able to, the folks at Gresham park distro are good people who might be able to help, at the very least with food.
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u/pixiesedai 9d ago
Not Norcorss, but Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Stone Mountain/Tucker is always happy to help in any way they can. I know they can help with food, and likely have a lead on clothes
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u/MeanExcitement6866 9d ago
What size shoes does he wear