I think this is a fabulous idea! Bravo! Imagine, asking familyemberd for help instead oh the government. I do not know why some of you are against this. Would you rather the homeless just die in the streets? And now the government does have a travel agency set jup to give one way tickets to illegals! It’s a win-win!
My sister was in Houston after Katrina when nobody but the most ambitious (who were among the first to leave anyway) wanted to leave the Astrodome.
Bill White's administration came up with the bright idea of offering one-way airline tickets and bus shuttles from the shelters to the airports for a limited time to any takers. The airlines, who were really hurting for business, offered the city deeply discounted fares and sent ticketing agents to the shelter areas to expedite the process.
Sis said it was the best money the city ever spent, she just wishes they would have gotten more. I'm sure all the places on the receiving end had different opinions, but there were at least some success stories. I recall reading about one black guy who was a crackerjack Cajun style cook who moved his entire family to a small town in Montana which lacked a decent eatery. One of the local greasy spoon places hired him and went upscale.