Lakita Johnson advised that, "When an individual is coming to Molding Hearts, and they say that they already have Social Security, but they're looking for funding, that measure has already been met. And I think that's where some of the misunderstanding is coming from, is that Social Security is supposed to be for your housing — not your cigarettes, not your drugs, not any other activities”. Molding Hearts website advertising states, “We focus on services that are designed to strengthen and increase self-esteem, self-respect, and respect for others. Lakita Johnson’s comment , “not your cigarettes, not your drugs, not any other activities”, certainly does not support the mission of Molding Hearts.
Does anyone else have an issue with her stereotypical attitude of the homeless?
Thanks for writing. Some DT staff also found it offensive but didn't feel we should editorialize on her comment -- she is the CEO of Molding Hearts. I agree with you that Johnson's words don't align with the stated mission.
Lakita Johnson advised that, "When an individual is coming to Molding Hearts, and they say that they already have Social Security, but they're looking for funding, that measure has already been met. And I think that's where some of the misunderstanding is coming from, is that Social Security is supposed to be for your housing — not your cigarettes, not your drugs, not any other activities”. Molding Hearts website advertising states, “We focus on services that are designed to strengthen and increase self-esteem, self-respect, and respect for others. Lakita Johnson’s comment , “not your cigarettes, not your drugs, not any other activities”, certainly does not support the mission of Molding Hearts.
Does anyone else have an issue with her stereotypical attitude of the homeless?
Thanks for writing. Some DT staff also found it offensive but didn't feel we should editorialize on her comment -- she is the CEO of Molding Hearts. I agree with you that Johnson's words don't align with the stated mission.