See Things Differently

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           The houseless are people many of us feel compassion for, yet most of us are unwillingly to admit we often avoid eye contact as we pass them during a walk in the city. Sure, many of us have had the uncomfortable experience of being confronted for money or even harassed, but the Good Organisation (yes, that is the correct spelling) challenges you to "see things differently". Based in the York, England, they've had numerous campaigns dedicated to changing the way others view homeless people that has even reached the United States. One example of this campaign, were strategically placed signs (see picture) to make people aware of their habits (whether intentional or not) when passing by someone in need. The organization includes homeless people in their works, by giving them a chance to communicate their stories, take pictures from their perspectives, and even design merchandise where the proceeds go back to helping their cause. This idea is directed at the tourism industry in York, where tourists especially have issues with homeless people as they are in unfamiliar territory and are more cautious of pick pockets.  

The organization has multiple donors, including Heritage Fund, Joseph RownTree Foundation, and Fankelly Chase. 

For more information on their projects, merchandise, and work from this organization, please visit: Good Organisation

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Posted by Hanna Benson
Portland State University Senior in Communication and Advertisement Management 


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