Man Once Mocked for Shaving on Public Transit Has Gotten Money, Job Offers, and His Dignity Back
A mean-spirited social media video has turned into an outpouring of support for a homeless man who wanted to look nice for his family.
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Amazon's Bezos Makes Small Amends, Gives $2 Billion to Help Homeless Families and Create Free Preschools
With recent cuts to government preschool program Head Start, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has devoted $2 billion to benefit homeless families and education.
Homeless Man Protects Stolen Bike After Angry-worded Poster Shamed Thief into Returning It
Shannon Loys had expressed her frustration over someone stealing her husband's specially-modified bike – but her frustration actually helped return it.
Policeman Moved by Plea for Parenthood Adopts Baby of Drug-Addicted Homeless Woman
When a distressed homeless woman asked him to adopt her newborn daughter, this compassionate cop did not hesitate to oblige.
Football Player Gives Shoes to Homeless Man Who Could Barely Walk
The defensive back Garrett Johnson says he wanted the homeless men to know that he cared, even if he didn't know them, so he bought them shoes.
'Sleepbus' Provides Homeless Australians (and Their Pets) a Safe Place to Sleep
An Australian man has raised $100,000 to convert buses into mobile shelters, that can each give 22 people and their pets a safe, comfortable night's sleep.
This Guy Has Fed Dogs of the City's Homeless for 5 Years; Now He Has Bigger Plans
Paul Crowell has been a guardian angel to the homeless dogs of San Francisco for the last five years - and now, he wants to do more.
Students Crochet Plastic Bags Into Sleeping Mats for the Homeless
Honor students are turning pesky plastic grocery bags into hundreds of insulated sleeping mats for the homeless.
Pearl Jam Raises Millions for City's Homeless, Rallies 100 Businesses to Join In
The band wanted to unite the city this week in an effort to tackle the Seattle's homelessness problem.
Rick Steves Sacrifices Nest Egg to House Dozens of Homeless Women and Kids
Travel guide guru Rick Steves just gave a $4 million apartment complex to homeless women and kids who need housing.
Finding Homeless People Living in the Woods Motivates Starbucks Manager
A regional manager at Starbucks in Fredericksburg, Virginia discovered that there were homeless people living in the woods behind the shopping malls, where they stay unnoticed. She decided to help, collecting hotel toiletries, socks, and money, and delivering them, along with other Starbucks employees, to the dozens of people encamped back there.
Homeless Man Becomes a Hero After Saving Woman Who Jumped From Bridge
Shane Drossard was risking his own life when he saved a suicidal woman earlier this week – but he says it was "his duty" to rescue her.
Homeless Man Who Got Shave From Kind Cop Lands Job, With Help From a U.S. Senator
If you were touched by this story of a Florida police officer helping a homeless man to shave, then you'll be happy to know that the man got the job.
Businessman is So Moved By Homeless Man's Story, He Offers Him a Job On the Spot
This 25-year-old homeless man said that meeting James Minns last week has "changed his life completely".
After Miscarriages, Couple Starts Throwing Massive Birthday Parties for Homeless Kids Instead
The Worthy of Love charity is built on the idea that every child should be able to feel special for their birthday – even if they're homeless.
Woman Brings Meals to Homeless Man Twice-After She Sees Him Share With Others
A chain of profound events I witnessed last night on a prosperous street in Santa Barbara proved that acts of kindness can multiply quickly.
America's First Permitted, 3D-printed House Was Built in Texas in Less Than 24 Hours
The organizations responsible for the home in Austin now plan on constructing entire communities of 3D-printed buildings around the world.
This is the Largest Village Built Exclusively to House the Homeless in US - and It's About to Get Even Bigger
The Texas village is home to 200 men and women who used to sleep on the streets - and now, the community is preparing to rescue ever more future residents.
8-Year-old Immigrant is No Longer Homeless After His Incredible Chess Career Spurs Thousands in Donations
This third grade homeless student has only played chess since fleeing Africa as a refuge, but he is already breaking tournament records—and winning hearts.
Irish Postal Service Launches Program to Give Thousands of Homeless People Fixed Addresses
Having a fixed address can be a major roadblock for homeless people trying to get off the streets – but this new Irish postal program is expected to help.
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