Thomas, an outreach worker with the Catholic Action Center in Lexington, Kentucky, dedicated his life to helping homeless people survive the brutal winter cold. Tragically, he passed away shortly after this video was recorded. His work continues to inspire, as we join him on his mission to bring people in from the freezing streets and into hotel rooms—saving lives, one night at a time.
In this video, Thomas shares the harsh reality of homelessness in Kentucky, where the new "Safer Kentucky Act" is making survival even harder. He explains how police officers confiscate life-saving items like sleeping bags, leaving people with nothing to keep warm. Criminalizing homelessness doesn’t solve the crisis—it only pushes people further into danger.
Programs like the Catholic Action Center’s hotel initiative are making a real difference, but without housing and supportive services, the cycle of homelessness continues.
Watch to honor Thomas' legacy and learn how you can help stop harmful policies and support real solutions.
Catholic Action Center https://www.catholicactioncenter.net
👉 Take action today! Fight against criminalization by visiting https://housingnothandcuffs.org and learning how to advocate for real solutions in your community.
More:
Illegal to Sleep: Grants Pass’ Cruel War on Homelessness https://youtu.be/qYzx4ZGQnc8?si=o9Dsvem1ilwDUhlE
From a Tent to a Home: No Longer Homeless https://youtu.be/0hkkGH_QADA?si=ko0eCYxw8aQqzuIR
Can We End Homelessness? Hennepin County Shows How https://youtu.be/yq1C8l4uSZc?si=ZH6NHfO-gp0JHlTx
Finland Solved Homelessness: Here's How https://youtu.be/0jt_6PBnCJE?si=nNFhfIe5fqlwbPNx
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