This blog was created specifically for page updates to Hobo's List. I will post news, featured items and commentary here from time to time, and will use your comments for input. Please visit our website at http://www.hoboslist.org/, or check our forums at http://hoboslist.freeforums.org/.
Hobo's List was created out of aa pressing need I have seen. As the economy has deteriorated, I have seen more and more people hitting the road, and ending up in strange cities with no idea of where to go for help. In addition, I have seen middle class families who suddenly find themselves needy because of layoff, foreclosure, health care costs, and other circumstances beyond their control. These people have no idea where to turn.
In the 1930's, the hobo community devised a complex communication system to inform other hobos about the availability of assistance, as well as warn them of danger and help them learn where they could catch trains. In this era, we have the Internet, which can be used for the same purpose.
I hope you will peruse this site and others and spread the word so that others can get the information they need.
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