Tag: helping the homeless
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Here’s What Happened After a Homeless Person Found and Returned a $10k Check
Here’s how a homeless man showed incredible character with a single act of kindness and honesty. In the hustle and bustle of life, we often forget that every individual has a unique story. Some stories are filled with triumphs, while struggles mark others. But now and then, we come across a story that sends our…
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Kindhearted Woman Helps a Homeless Veteran Return Home
When a young woman witnessed a homeless veteran collapsing in the street, she immediately sprung into action. While walking to dinner in Hollywood, Dana Lee Calabrese saw the man collapse right before her. She, her cousin Jackie, and two onlookers called 911 right away. However, when paramedics arrived, they didn’t seem too concerned. Dana asked…
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Mark Cuban Helped Teenage Immigrant Collect Coats For Children In Need
When teenage immigrant Ashis Dhakal came to Utah, he never imagined he’d soon cross paths with Mark Cuban. 18-year-old Ashis moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, from a refugee camp in Nepal. He felt very grateful for a chance at a better life and wanted to give back to his community somehow. Ashis grew up…
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Man Builds Mobile Shelters to Make Life Safer for Unsheltered People
After noticing all the unsheltered people living on France’s streets, a clever engineer designed ‘igloo’ shelters for them. Those without a stable living situation struggle to survive all year, but especially in the colder months. Even with blankets and sleeping bags, many homeless people find it hard to stay warm in the winter. They don’t…
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Amazon’s Newest Building Will Have A Homeless Shelter For 275 People In 2020
In early 2020, Amazon’s newest corporate building will open its first homeless shelter for 275 people in Seattle, Washington. Mary’s Place, a charity based in Seattle, is excited to open its Family Center shelter in the city’s downtown next year. When Amazon’s newest headquarters opens next spring, it will house the largest dedicated permanent shelter in…