What You Can Do To … Affirm Individual Dignity

Treat everyone you encounter as an individual human being who deserves dignity and respect.

Speak out when you hear someone perpetuating misinformation or stereotypes about homeless or other poor people. Intervene to deter harmful or disrespectful behavior.

Cultivate compassion in yourself and others. Recall kindnesses you’ve received. Model compassionate behavior.

Search your thoughts and actions for ways you perpetuate prejudice or selfish ideologies. Work to replace them with the truths you know.