Okay, let me share with you a little bit about our story and how we developed this organization to assist people around the world.  It's obvious that there are millions upon millions of people going through hard and rough times in their lives. Many of them have nowhere to turn to and, quite frankly, end up on the streets and homeless for a while. I started to look into ways to assist people on the streets without feeding into their addictions. After researching the best ways to assist the homeless and people going through hard times, I found that the best way to help is to donate real necessities to them rather than simply giving them money. Food, clothing, and shelter were imperative. We also found that the top necessities for people who are currently living on the streets are: clean clothes such as blankets, shirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, socks, underwear, personal care products such as toothpaste, toothbrush, sunscreen, and of course, food and water (non-perishable and gift cards for food). Also, diapers and baby food were super important. 

So, you may ask: "Where did the name ROSES FOR ROUGH TIMES come from?" Okay, here's the deal. I found myself single around Valentine's Day one year (and my birthday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and even through Hanukkah... and I'm not even Jewish! ... By the way, hopefully you are smiling and laughing a bit. I know, I know, break-ups suck, but at least this came out of it!) and rather than trying to play cupid for myself or feel down, I decided to find ways where I could go out and help people less fortunate than me. Then it hit me that I truly want to help the homeless and assist in any way I can. So, I will be hitting the streets to find people to assist. I started sharing this message with my friends around the world and they wanted to do the same and help as much as they could as well! 

How can YOU help, you may ask.

Great question, and I'm very happy you asked.

There are a few ways to help!

1) You can follow our lead and create a Roses for Rough Times Chapter in your city to share and spread the word. We can give you more information on this by simply connecting with us and letting us know you would like to set up a chapter of your own. Please send your request to us at: Team@HabitudeWarrior.com  (Note: 501(C)(3) coming soon)

2) You can go grab necessities from stores in your city and go hit the streets to donate in person to the ones in need. We will link information to lists of what are the top necessities for the homeless to assist in the best way. And a lot of times they simply need someone to sit with and give them encouragement that there is hope. I personally love to bring them educational material and some of my books to read as well.

3) You can DONATE with us to assist us in sharing the necessities with those on the streets. We will do the down and dirty work for you if you would simply like to donate with us. Every single dollar goes to helping the homeless and those less fortunate than you and I.