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alentine's Day is not just to be celebrated by romantically involved couples. The festival is celebrated to express love to anyone we are close to. We can therefore celebrate Valentine's Day with friends, siblings, parents, grandparents, teachers or anyone who makes a difference in our lives with their affection and support. We can take the opportunity of Valentine's Day to express our love and gratitude to all persons we love. And what better way to do so than by saying it with a gift of roses, chocolates, beautiful cards or the best and cheapest way- by saying with a smile “Happy Valentine’s Day!” Legend behind Valentine's Day Roses There is an interesting story behind the legend of the Valentine's Day Rose. It is said that once a beautiful maiden by the name of Rodanthe was pursued by a number of impassioned suitors. In their desperate pursuit the lovers broke the doors of Rodanthe's house. This enraged goddess Diana. She turned Ro-
During the freezing cold weather in January, the Homeless Voice's volunteers and staff went out to do Emergency Cold Weather Outreach in Broward County. “We went out to bring in the ones who were still on the streets into one of our shelters,” said Ron Gauthier. “Some of them wanted to remain in their make-shift camp sites... and for those individuals we gave them plenty of blankets, sweat shirts and hot coffee.” To see the story go to www.HomelessVoice.tv
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selves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your used to be a resident of Florida for 8 light will rise in the darkness, and your years. While there, I used to surprise night will become like the noonday." your vendors with the minimum of a Isaiah 58:10 twenty-dollar bill, a heart-felt smile and a The picture in your paper of Jeword of God’s love. I surprised many of sus saying, “Will work for loaves and them with more when I could! I enjoyed fishes” captured my heart and inspired the the look on their faces and I loved reading attached poem, which focuses on homethe paper and miss it. God bless you and lessness not being a crime from a Divine your work. I just read your letter to the perspective but that thoughtlessness is. churches explaining the mission of the I’d like to know who the artist is so I may Homeless Voice and that your organizagain permission to use it for an upcoming tion is legitimate despite what varied and book. numbered critics say. Thank you for You’ve never met me but teaching men to fish inyour paper changed my life stead of feeding them for a Money in a grand and profound day. I had to chuckle at the scripture the pastor wrote (or the lack thereof) is the way. I stopped at an intersection to buy a paper. down unknowingly about root of all evil This man I wasted too himself over what things many years of my life with the Lord hates not knowing nearly foamed at the mouth in protest of who you were or where he was when he giving one red cent let alone a twenty. sought your aid while he was lying about Those memorable, UGLY veins were you to your own face! Such bittersweet sticking out of the sides of his forehead irony can only be ordained by the Lord (like they did when he balanced the Himself! checkbook over a ten cent difference) and Let us not forget that over 2000 he started spewing that such people deyears ago, a teacher sat among prostitutes, serve their fates and other false, filthy thieves and murderers. He came to save lucre. What was amazing to me is this the unsaved. May God bless you in your ministry no matter what the naysayers and man was worth dozens of millions! I spreaders of lies may state. Your rewards knew in that very moment we were done. D-O-N-E, done. Such prevailing mentaland crowns certainly await you in heaven. ity goes against everything I treasure. Empathy’s congruence with caring for Needless to say, in defiance, I dug deeper others are independent yet mutually supinto my wallet and gave your vendor two portive fruits from God while bearing (Continued on page 4) false witness isn’t. "If you spend your-
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2009 Presidential Outlook Analysis In January 2009, President Obama will have many tasks at the forefront. Terrorism, Health Care, Energy, and Economic issues are some of the top public worries. As he forms his cabinet and gets ready to take the power seat, he must consider what if analysis. As a fellow political science undergraduate major, he should be good at analysis. The question remains are all the problems too many to rectify in one term? It took more than one term for FDR, so does this mean an automatic re-bid for President without any strong opponents on either side? These questions will be answered in the future, but first things are first. I believe that prioritizing is the best way to solve these issues. Also, how will the less fortunate be affected during a new transition period when more people are needy? First, the economy must be addressed because crime is on the rise due to the lack of opportunity. For the past year, armored truck robbery and murder have been a regular occurrence in South Florida. This seems to be a reaction to the poor economic conditions. Therefore, fixing the jobs outlook will help everything else to get solved. For instance, health care is a huge issue, but it can be helped if people have jobs to pay (Continued on page 5)
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pus and some nectar spilled on the ground. From the spot where the nectar fell emerged the beautiful Rose flower. An interesting point to notice is that if the letters of the word ‘rose' are rearranged, it comes out to Eros - the God of Love. Red roses are also considered to be a symbol of
day.org picked out for your viewing pleasure. The list of romantic movies in Hollywood industry is quite long. These are really heartwarming, touching and extremely romantic ones. Some of the most popular romantic movies are briefed below: Casablanca: It is one of the greatest love stories ever made in the Hollywood industry. The characters were so moving and deeply associated with their roles which created a real life scene in the movie. Breakfast at Tiffany's: A very soft, loving and a light-hearted love story defining the performance of Audrey Hepburn as a call-girl. Love Story: It is a simple yet unforgettable movie. The movie revolves around the duo madly in love with each other. The boy in the movie belongs to a rich family who marries his poor love who gets sick. Titanic: A fictional love story of Kate Winslett and Leonardo is simple and beautiful based on the historical sinking of the Titanic. Audiences see the sinking of Titanic through the eyes of these two lovers. Pretty Woman: It is a
magnanimous love story about a wealthy businessman falling for effervescent hooker. Roberts and Gear have an incredible on-screen chemistry. City of Angels: City of Angels is a heart-touching love story which reflects about life and death. The story seems to be realistic and touches the soul as an angel named Nicolas gives up eternity in heaven to be with a woman on Earth. Love Actually: The movie 'Love Actually' is a comedy, drama and a superb love story. There are 8 story-lines with different love stories. The movie makes a statement "Love actually is all around". The director has beautifully presented different facets of emotions. Love triumphs, fails, begins, ends and love is born anew. Other Popular Hollywood Movies: The Bridges of Madison County, When Harry Met Sally, The Lake House, My Best Friend's Wedding, The Fountain, The Science of Sleep, Roman Holiday, Sense and Sensibility, The Last Kiss, My Super Ex-Girlfriend, Rain Man, Mixed Nuts, Working Girl
responsibility of repaying their debt and the homeless will give an acfully by paying forward in doing count! No one is exempt---there are great things for others, thus passing only two classes of another kind the gift on and on. Then there are there, with upper and lower having a the ones who physically steal and great chasm fixed, FOREVER! maim and kill innocents for a mere Take heed unregenerate five spot without pre or afterthought hearts, for true riches are to be bled devoid of all moral conscious. in the hour of truth. Lesson Two: On the other Seneca wrote, “It is anhand there are many wealthy people other's fault if he be ungrateful, but it who are the is mine if I kindest and do not give. most generTo find one Money does not change ous people thankful men; it reveals them who prove man, I will it in charioblige a table givgreat many ing. I tire of stories where certain that are not so.” This holds a twopoor people act as spoiled, angry, fold lesson. irresponsible children with overLesson One: There are blown senses of infantile entitlement many people able to work who ruin desperately needed aid for the ones demanding compensation for what they did not earn. They rebel against that are temporarily smitten. There their adult responsibilities for themare many who are not thankful for selves while going against God’s assistance upward; they expect a rules and those of society which dicparental government to pay for sloth tate eventual transition into adultas a way of life from cradle to cofhood. These same people bemoan fin; which is stealing from the workand regard all the rich as evil and ingman in every tax bracket AND stealing from God! Unless they are greedy because it’s easier than looking inward. Most often, the rich man disabled for life, the bible states if an puts in 70-hour weeks for 40 plus able man will not work then he years. Why should he be forced to should not eat. There are those who give the fruits of his labor to the lazy are truly thankful, realizing the owed thieves instead of choosing the truly suffering and striving? Money does not change men; it reveals them-- on both ends. It either makes you more generous or it makes you greedier or it makes you steal. Money (or the lack thereof) is the root of all evil. It wasn’t written only for those who have an abundance who are hoarding their gifts given by God, who watch unaffected the suffering of a hungry man not even offering a mere crumb from their lavish tables; it was also written for the slothful thieves who steal for the lack of it instead of actually working for it! Both are considered
to be thieves stealing from God, by God. The Bible says to help Christians first. I take that to mean those who adhere to the commandment, “Thou shall not steal.” There wasn’t a clause in there as to what kind of stealing is acceptable (the need or the greed) for all thieveries are an abomination! Being able to work and not doing so is stealing. If they only knew-- that they are also robbing themselves of eternity in heaven and pawning it for hell! Let’s not omit the other real and valid truth-- that if only some of the rich knew that being uncharitable, self-righteous and elitist will end in a similar fate, then the here and now along with the hereafter would be a much nicer place to be. In the end, God Himself will judge sloth and greed for He is not mocked. Those on either end of the spectrum may think their crimes are not known but He knows them. Woe to them who are weighed in the balance and are found wanting! Whether it’s white or blue-collar crime matters little. There is never any circumstance on Wall Street or Main Street in which either will ever be condoned. And it is because of thieves on both sides of the street that the middle class is quickly disappearing into the great divide we see on the news daily. I don’t know which side of the tracks the thief on the cross next to Jesus was from but would he have been forgiven had he continued to steal knowing it was wrong? Your organization sets you apart from others in the way your residents work by selling the paper and that the government does not fund it. These statutes are unapologetically Christian so don’t let the uninformed and assuming give you one moment of pause. Please know
love and passion and the favorite flower of Venus - the Goddess of Love. Whether you choose to go all out and celebrate this day on the town or to stay home and not make such a big fuss, it is the perfect day to indulge your soft side and watch a romantic movie. Here are some movies the people at stvalentines-
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twenty’s and respectively walked— no, ran away from that relationship. End of story. I owe you and your vendor a great and humble word of thanksgiving! The following bible verse immediately came to my mind that night, “Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked.” Revelation 3:17 Revelation 3:18 then goes on to say (may it be of comfort to your homeless),” I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see”. The homeless have been tried by fire; this life is but a few days and a moment compared to eternity and I pray their sight goes beyond present circumstances. Faint not! At the Bema Seat of Christ or at the White Throne Judgment, every knee will bow and have to give an account of how they spent their time and treasures. Every knee- the rich, the middle class, the poor
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he Cononie Family Foundation, The Cosac Shelter and the Homeless Voice will be starting a day program for people who have an aspiration to become an artist using paints. It will be every two weeks at the 1203 North Federal Highway shelter, space is limited. The service is free to anyone who is disabled and if their SSI or SSDI check is under $1,000.00. Lunch will be provided free of charge. At this time we are taking supplies for donations. All supplies will be free for all participants. The $150 fee for supplies will be paid for by the aforementioned three foundations if donations are short. This is an attempt to have the people in the classes get their mind off of their problems and to use art as therapy. If you are interested in sending your clients please send us an email or have your clients send an email. They may call 954-925-6466 if they do not have access to the Internet. We will need to see proof of funds for those who want the supplies for free. For those who have income over $1000.00 per month it will be a sliding scale based on donations from the public and/ or they may get another agency to pay the fee of $150.00 or buy their own supplies from us or any local art store. We are also taking donations of old paintings to recycle the canvases. If the client does have an income of over $1,000 per month we may be able to still fit them in for free if they have proof of other expenses such as large co pays on their medication. If they can bring their own supplies then there is no fee what so ever. Sean decided to go ahead and teach the first art therapy course for now. He took his first stu-
dent Chris, and handed him a canvas and a set of paints. Sean started to paint his Abstract and so did Chris. In about one hour Chris created what Sean thought was a real nice painting. Sean asked Chris how much he wanted for his Masterpiece. Chris replied “$25" Sean then told Chris that was too cheap and offered Chris $50 and Chris gladly accepted the offer. According to Sean, Chris jumped up off the floor and was totally happy with the results of his first painting at the school. Sean on the other hand created his own Abstract titled, “Confused First”. In the future, the shelter will have several Art Auctions where the students can sell their own paintings and keep all the money. The general public can either donate their own work or sell it at the auction and agree to make a donation if their work is bought. Cononie, who already has sold art items in the past will also make special paintings to donate as well as selling some of his own work and making donations off of the sales. Cononie added “not only will the clients receive therapy, make a little money, but they will also learn business skills about cost to produce, what price to sell it for to make a profit, how to set up business books and marketing skills. Call 954-9243571 to sign up for the next class. Written By: Richard Bac
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for it until universal comes about. Energy could be the way of creating new jobs in research, manufacturing, service, and construction to name a few. Lastly, terrorism prevention will be assisted when the US is not dependent on foreign oil. The US will have self sufficiency and will be able to export more goods to increase our economic standing. Creating a cycle of efficient government will be President Obama's largest task. "Google for government" will establish transparency for citizens and in turn, trust. Our problem with President Bush is that very few people trust his judgment anymore. In conclusion, President Obama will begin January with many issues. His well organized campaign is a great indicator that he will correct inefficiency and make tough decisions that will serve the nation well. The world and this nation await his arrival into the oval office with great anticipation. By Jamie M. Kisner
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February 16th is Presidents Day Presidents by the Numbers 44: President Barack Obama was sworn in as our 44th President on January 20, 2009. 14: Presidents also served as Vice Presidents. 9: Presidents never attended college. 8: Presidents died in office. 3: Presidents from Illinois including Barack Obama. 1: Barack Obama is the first African American President.
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HOMELESS VOICE Dear Sean and the Homeless of God, earth. Blessed are they which hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are if I were to win the lottery I’d share it with you! the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.” Matthew The way the economy is headed with all 5: 3-7. the foreclosures, there is sure to be many people Amen and Amen. who will soon become homeless. Some of them will Post Script (emphasis added mine): be the very ones who disgustingly condemned the To the unmerciful rich: It’s interesting to homeless themselves; maybe even spit in their note the above words of Jesus—that ONLY the faces. I beg of all true Christians to treat them the merciful will obtain mercy by the One True God, way you would want to be treated and lead them to the Almighty everlasting Judge of judges and King Jesus; for if they had Jesus in them they would not of kings. The way you judge another is exactly how have formerly condemned the ones who fell by no He will judge you! fault of their own. And if it was their fault, that To the slothful: Luke 13:7-9 says, “I have Jesus forgives and rebuilds for those who help come looking for fruit on this fig tree without findthemselves. Many will be forced to walk in your ing any. Cut it down! Why shoes and I pray you does it even use up the treat them with empa“I was down because I had no shoes ground?' And he answered thy (better than they and said to him, 'Let it alone, treated you) to show until I met a man who had no feet.” sir, for this year too, until I yourselves approved dig around it and put in ferunto God—for if you tilizer; and if it bears fruit next year, fine; but if don’t—are you not the same? Sometimes we suffer not, cut it down.'" to learn empathy enabling us to reach out to the lost. Olga Mancuso is a Christian writer and poet. Let your suffering be not in vain; use it for the good She can be reached at Olga.Mancuso@hotmail.com for in the Great Commission. Christians are salt and comments, hire or reprint permission. Copyright © 2008. light not looking to repay injustice with injustice or The following portion is by an anonymous evil with evil. author fitting each before mentioned eternal class. The apostle Paul had it right in learning the Read it and smile or read it and weep. great secret; to be content in whatever circumstance, A holy man was having a conversation knowing how to get along by humble means and with the Lord one day and said, “Lord, I would like knowing how to live in prosperity. In every, and to know what Heaven and Hell are like.” any circumstance he said, “I can do all things in The Lord led the holy man through two Christ who strengthens me.” doors. He opened one of the doors and the holy man “I was down because I had no shoes until I looked in. In the middle of the room was a large met a man who had no feet.” My grandmother told round table. In the middle of the table was a large me this saying and it has been a lasting compass pot of stew, which smelled delicious and made the throughout my life. There is always someone, holy man’s mouth water. somewhere much worse off than you are-- espeThe people sitting around the table were cially those without Christ! Money will not buy thin and sickly. They appeared to be famished. They any man salvation or true class. So take comfort all were holding spoons with very long handles that the Christian homeless, you are already ahead of the were strapped to their arms and each found it possigame in true and lasting riches! ble to reach into the pot of stew and take a spoonful. Sean, I loved how you treated the pastor But because the handle was longer than their arms, who bore false witness against your good works they could not get the spoons back into their with compassion and the gift of helps regardless of mouths. circumstance. It was truly the stance of a Christian The holy man shuddered at the sight of and I pray you will be blessed for your longsuffertheir misery and suffering. ing. The Lord said, “You have seen Hell.” I’m glad a life sentence was found in the They went to the next room and opened the Norris Gaynor trial. Prison on earth temporarily is door. It was exactly the same as the first one. There but a mere shadow of hell for the unrepentant in was the large round table with the large pot of stew eternity. I was so unbelievably horrified and that made the holy man’s mouth water. shocked that anyone could have committed this The people were equipped with the same most vicious crime for mere sport. My heart bleeds long-handed spoons, but here the people were well with Jesus; it just drips with red sweat. The moral nourished and plump, laughing and talking. The decline of man is astounding and pervasive both in holy man said, “I don’t understand!” this life and in the one to come! “It is simple,” said the Lord. “It requires Similarly, “Blessed are the poor in spirit: but one skill. You see, they have learned to feed for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are each other while the greedy think only of themthey that mourn: for they shall be comforted. selves.” Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the
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Second-hand cares worse than second-hand clothes A teacher once worked for fishes and loaves Forget not in the life of beggars To be kind before being generous Keep then before you His great end, when He walks behind you and comes back again Uncommon good begets uncommon grace Seeing Christ within the strangers face Some fled abused; others fought for country Or health issues imposed found them wanting Their cries aren’t limited to rich men’s greed Nor shelter in a cardboard box for sleep Their souls are contained in higher places Hopes go beyond evil, shunning faces Wrongs done to the least is done unto Him Selfish, self-swindlers have no love within Entertain strangers; angels do not sleep Every thought and word out of mouths proceed Lying on feathers traded for stone Tests are in everything and everyone Who with heart can judge His silent presence?? And gain the summit of at last in Heaven?? If any man will learn failure to teach Master to discern or failure to reach Indulgent ingratitude a crying sin Intimated at once to do you in Sound and sterling, trouble and sorrow God to ennoble repayment tomorrow All things that breathe benevolence or hate Independent men give and take no aid Christ said the poor would always be among us The thoughtless are worse off than the homeless Blessings abundant for the widow’s mite She found more favor than greed contrite Hunger is not abated by food alone But by heeding Him who sits on the throne Vice takes her stay; temples enshrine her But virtue was made by the Designer Copyright © 2008 by Olga Mancuso
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Volume XI, Issue 1
HOMELESS VOICE This Winter, A New Quest!
HELP PAY OFF OUR HOMES We need just 12,465 people to send in a check for $20.00, Or 4,986 people to send in a check for $50.00, Or 2,493 people to send in a check for $100.00, Or 250 people to send in a check for $1,000, Or Just one wonderful person or business to send a check for the entire $249,300; We will name the house after you or whomever you choose
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profits in the world did this and helped others out, the world would he total we want to raise for this simply be better… We at the HomeWinter Campaign is quite a bit of less Voice have always done things money but it is essential at this time. It is very reachable and we that other not for profit would not do and I think this is why we are will make it. Before I give you the final amount we have to raise I want blessed. For our Winter Campaign to talk about many of you opening we only need to raise $827,000.00 up your own charity. and you know what? We Remember it does not alcan! Many of you buy our paper ways take money to open up your each and every month. If all of you own agency. Many things can be sent in just an extra $25.00 in the done with no money at all or with month of February and March we less than a few hundred dollars for will meet our goals. This is not unstate fees. This is a great gift you can give the world or maybe the gift reachable but we need you to all reach out and tell is just for one peryour friends and son only. Let’s relatives. look at one of the We want you to It does not cheapest agencies matter the amount of you can open that meet the the donation all it will put a thousand matters is that you smiles on the faces Homeless! gave from the of the old or the heart. Even if it is terminally ill. I one dollar and that is all a person can believe so much that it is vitally imafford and they send it in that dollar portant for you to start your own b e c o m e s s u c h a agency to help make the world a great donation because it’s straight better place. Whether it be a teen at from the heart. risk program, an adopt a nursing So from me to you, this home program or even a program year have a safe Winter and yes it that gets food from restaurants that will be the great start for the new are left over and then bring it to year as well. your local homeless settlers. It all Also, let’s all pray every does the world a bit of good. And day for a cure for Cancer and food when we involve our children it for the poor. Each and every day helps give them bonds and ties to the please say a prayer and ask for a community which helps develop cure for all Cancer. them into great caring adults. The present is this, we will be offering Remember to send your checks to: meetings once a month for a quesCosac Homeless Assistance tions and answer period on how to Center, Inc start your own agency. This will go P.O. Box 292-577 on for a whole year. Davie, Florida 33329 Part of this campaign also All you have to do is send includes paying off the homes we in your plans to this email address, bought to house our families and helptheworld@homelessvoice,org elderly that come through the sheland we will send you an email to the ter. To pay off these two homes meeting dates and times. In some completely, we need the following: cases we may even try to donate 254,747 people to save $1.00 worth some money if we can afford it or of change and send it in to our adhelp you get the state fees paid so dress below. A good way to do this you are a real not for profit charity. is to go right now to your couch and You may ask again how can we do look under the pillows and see what this when we are asking for donations ourselves, it is simple. We you can find. Then hit your next have been blessed and we must give door neighbor up and see what he finds as well. back in either time or funds if we We need 50,949 people to can. You do know if all the not for
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send in their check for $5.00 to the address below. How can you get others to send in their check for $5.00 as well? Well at work this year instead of exchanging presents ask each worker to make a check payable to The Cosac Homeless Assistance Center and send them in to our address. Together we will pay off these balances. Or, maybe 25,474 people can send in their $10.00 checks. So what can you do to get these 25,474 people to send in their $10.00 checks? We can ask every one we know to help! Another way is for 2,547 people to send in $100.00. Maybe you can do a car wash or a garage sale at your home. The best way to get these balances paid off is to go to your church and ask them to do a one time collection for Winter or even a penny drive. If there were 254 churches who each raised $1,000 we would make our goal. There is just one catch..... if your church members and pastor are going to invest in us than we want them here to see where the money goes. We want you to meet the homeless and the formally homeless individuals who are now working for our shelter system as case workers, security,
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