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June 10th 2018:

'I-CAN Housing' Bringing those who are lost on the streets ... home!

( Massillon): As we make our way through the streets we're busy. We're looking at traffic, talking on our phones and texting while driving (not a good thing). Maybe if we all JUST STOPPED, we might notice things that many of us turn away from. We'll call these things, 'people', more specifically 'Street people'.

They're right there; walking by as you sit at a traffic light. Come on! You don't see them? Well, in reality, we DO see them. We just don't acknowledge them. They are the lost souls. They are the men and women looking for 'something'. In the end; perhaps the only real thing they really need is.. compassion!

There is an organization that does just that. This organization is built on federal dollars but in the end; the people behind it, like many others in our community, are there because of their commitment to provide the basic love and compassion that every soul needs and deserves.

Julie Sparks is the Executive Director for 'I-CAN' Housing, a federally funded agency that works the streets looking for 'The Lost!' When her street team finds them, they work with their funding to create an opportunity. This opportunity will provide a roof over their head, nourishment and support they need to help them take the next step toward a better life.

I-CAN also works with other agencies throughout our community like 'CommQuest' to provide counseling services as well.

We need your eyes. If you feel that you have encountered a lost soul, make the call! You can reach out to' I-CAN' Housing at:330-455-9100. Julie and her team along with all of us here at MassillonLIVE would appreciate it.