They're just people. They need help like everyone else.
CLEVELAND, Tenn. – A crowd of more than 60 homeless and other people in need joined members of Cleveland’s downtown business community and passers-by for a free potluck luncheon Monday at Johnston Park.
“Community Potluck” was a project conceived, developed and organized by Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders Today, a youth group program associated with Family Cornerstones, a not-for-profit service organization.
“We’re giving a bunch of free meals out today to homeless people and those in need, and even the business community and anyone who would like to come and have a free meal,” said Lily Freeman, a senior at Bradley Central High School.
The goal of the event is to erode barriers between the homeless and the wider community, said Destiny Dye, a senior at Cleveland High School.