Here’s a touching look at the Houston Police Department’s Homeless Outreach Team, who are dedicated to helping the area’s homeless community. The group of police officers teams up with mental health professionals and local outreach organizations to provide services, shelter, health care options and even job opportunities to the men and women living on the streets of Houston. Sergeant Steve Wick, who is profiled in the piece, discusses how more than helping to meet the needs of the homeless community, his job is to build relationships with the people he meets. As one of the men says in the video, “I have two friends in the world. One is Mr. Wick, and one is my cat” …
SOURCE: Relevant Magazine
