The outreach operation, which started on 7 November 2013, to provide homeless people with basic necessities like food, warm clothing and camping supplies is back again this year as well.
A press release posted on the Pastebin read,
“Fellow Anon and Citizens of the world, We are proud to re-announce #OPSafeWinter. In this age of consumerism there is very little love or care about each other, and we’re here to change that. No longer shall we stand by and watch isolation and fear be spread by the establishment, which is killing and destroying community and lives. We all have a voice, so make yours heard, you are the power, your choice, your life, you are the motivation for justice.”Our mission: to highlight the homeless situation in areas throughout world. Build up a resource network for food supply, blankets, clothes socks etc. that can be donated. Amenities for warm showers etc.
1st Mission:
Please list the current homeless count in alphabetical order by town/City Country. Within each town contact local charities, shops, businesses that will support with any of the above list and more. You can get the latest figures from your local council by sending them a freedom of information request if you are not sure of the figures in your town.
2nd Mission:
Coordinate with anons and others willing to participate in the execution/distribution of services we are able to provide. Whether its’ transport, collection of donations etc.This is not definitive, any other suggestions ideas are welcome. Please list at the bottom of the pad as bullet points to make it easy to follow.
Lets make winter as safe and comfortable for as many people within our reach and beyond.
@OpSafeWinter #OpSafeWinter
https://www.facebook.com/anonymousopsafewinter
The Cryptosphere, who interviewed the international team behind it, of course under the anonymous shield, reported that the new session starts with a stronger team, better focus, knowledge to dealing with law enforcement implications and a year’s experience.
The team said that despite its name, the operation will continue across the year because it is a global initiative.
“Homelessness is growing on Earth, by leaps and bounds, so continuing the Op throughout the year was an effective way to combat homelessness.”The idea, which had its origin on the irc in a chat, was well received by many round the globe and within two weeks it had gone global, said one of the team member.
Surprising was the negative response from charities that they thought would actually applaud them for the inventiveness, the team said adding that they would ensure plenty of disclaimers highlighting no monetary donations.
“Any campaign asking for monetary donations will be seriously vetted before a hint of endorsement is shown.”When asked about media coverage, the team replied that though they did not have mainstream media coverage, they did receive amazing radio coverage and limelight through Elite daily and some UK-based homeless publications.
With hardly any changes in any of its objectives since it was launched last year, the operation still echoes the same mission as it had last year.
“Success would be people recognizing that homeless people are just that…PEOPLE. They deserve compassion and care, just like anyone else. Some actual full-blown shelters have been set up as a result of the Op, [whereas] some see success as a Feed The Homeless Day or a blanket give away,” said the Anonymous team member.The operation was endorsed by people from 12 countries around the globe [officially and many on ad-hoc basis] last year with the UK, the US and Brazil as being the most active countries. The operation not only sought to help homeless people but also raise awareness about homelessness.
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