Sierra Leone is a war-torn, poverty-stricken country in West Africa that has been plagued with disaster after disaster. After recovering from a relatively recent civil war that plagued the country from 1991-2002, the country was once again struck by crisis in 2014 when the ebola virus spread through the nation and left a death toll of 3,000 and affected over 10,000 of the countries citizens. In January of 2016, the Ebola epidemic has finally ceased, but the country is still plagued with poverty and illiteracy.

Have you always felt limited in your ability to do something for the homeless population in your community? Maybe you don't have any significant money to donate to good causes or your schedule doesn't allow you to volunteer at your local homeless shelter. Well, cheer up -- you can still let these individuals know that you care in practical, thoughtful and imaginative ways. Here are three suggestions to consider. 1. Donate That Old Tent