Hundreds of people fall asleep in Times Square as part of an action to combat homelessness

Hundreds of not indifferent fell asleep in the middle of New York. They are ready to spend the night in the fierce winter cold to draw attention to the problem of the homeless and raise funds to support them. This publication writes CBS New York.

New York is one of the richest cities in the world, but tens of thousands of homeless people live there. On Saturday evening, December 7, people gathered in the busy tourist area of ​​the city who did not find it acceptable.

Those few brave souls who are ready to spend the night in the fierce winter cold, having nothing but jackets and a sleeping bag, still know that they are more comfortable than most homeless people in the city. This is the reason why they defend their point of view.

Homeless Action

In addition to New York, the action takes place around the world in more than 50 major cities.

One of the "sleepers", Bruce Fixsell from New Jersey, said that he went outside and saw the action in support of the homeless. “I went to the booth, bought a couple of bagels and a couple of cups of coffee, and I realized that wasn't enough,” Fixell said.

He shared that his recent failed business venture made him realize how easy it is to lose everything. “I got into difficult times. Actually, I got a foreclosure notice for my home. I think I will fight and it will not take long, ”he said.

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Celebrities, including Will Smith, honored the stage to read a bedtime story before participants unfolded sleeping bags. It is expected that as part of the campaign millions of dollars will be raised for charity.

“I'm not going to leave knowing what people are going through, I think it's more about solidarity, and people on the street see that there is strength in numbers,” said Tommy Eller of Long Island.

The organizer said that this event is also aimed at increasing political awareness, so that leaders build more affordable housing and invest in people with mental illness or dependence.

“What I always hear from them is that they feel invisible, they feel people look through them, they feel invisible politically,” said event founder Josh Littlejohn.

It is worth noting that more than 100 million people around the world do not have a roof over their heads. In New York, the number of homeless people is approaching 64 thousands of people.