Final Day Bultsma

My attitude towards homelessness has been shaped in a way that I would have never imagined. Before this course I didn’t think about the homeless in Grand Rapids. Of course while walking the streets in New York or Chicago, on a vacation, I would see people panhandling but I never really thought it could be just as big of a problem right where I lived. I’ve been made aware of the problems in Grand Rapids. I’ve been able to see these situations first hand and talk to some different and wonderful people about it.  I’ve learned to be an advocate for the homeless. Homelessness will most likely always be a problem, but as a community we can fight it. Even though this course has helped me understand the issues of homelessness in Grand Rapids, I will never experience what some of these people have gone through. These past two weeks have been unforgettable and I am so thankful for the people I’ve met and the experiences I’ve had.