Photographer Finds Estranged Father While Documenting Homelessness
A photographer documenting Honolulu, Hawaii's homeless was surprised to find her long-lost father among them.
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Homeless Man Turns Life Around, Gives Book Reviews Instead of Begging
He may look like a roadside panhandler, but this formerly homeless man now promotes books and uses the money to feed the homeless.
Artist Paints Homeless Portraits, Donates Money Toward Their Care
Brian Peterson was moved to make a difference by painting portraits of Santa Ana's homeless, and selling them to help pay for the person's housing.
Major Milestone For Church Group That's Built 500 Homes In Haiti
After the earthquake tore apart the homes of thousands of Haitian families, Mission Of Hope stepped in to care for those in one town–building a model community.
Girl Builds Mobile Shelters Because 'Nobody Should Sleep Outside'
Hailey is handy with an electric drill, and homeless folks in Bremerton, Washington are glad. The nine-year-old is building them mobile sleeping shelters.
These Five Kids Will Restore Your Faith in the Future, If Nothing Else Can
2015 has been an amazing year for kids who have taught us a lot about generosity, kindness, and selflessness... These five show us how it's done...
How a 21-Year-Old Design Student's Sleeping-Bag Coat Could Break The Cycle Of Homelessness
A 21-year-old design student in Detroit redesigned the winter coat to help homeless people suffering from relentlessly cold winters. The ankle-length Element S is hooded, self-heated and waterproof, but it also transforms into a sleeping bag at night. Not only that, her Detroit Empowerment Plan envisioned that the coat be made by a group of homeless women who are paid minimum wage, and fed and housed while creating the coats. The plan now creates jobs for those who desire them and coats for those who need them at no cost.
Bicycle Transports Mini Library to Brazil's Homeless
Created one year ago by a 61-year-old librarian who became homeless, a large red tricycle that carries a small library through the city of São Paulo, Brazil encourages reading among people who live on the streets and cannot otherwise access libraries typically requiring ID and proof of residency.
William And Harry Roll Up Princely Sleeves, Build Homes For Vets In Need
The royal brothers helped renovate rundown buildings and turn them into places of comfort for homeless vets in the UK.
Boys II Men Singer Helps Man Who Works At US Capitol, Yet Sleeps On Streets
Boys II Men singer raises more than 21,000 in a few days for a homeless man who is working in the U.S. Capitol cafeteria.
Calling All Volunteers: Elvis is Hosting a "Tiny House-Building" Event in L.A.
Elvis Summers, who built a tiny mobile shelter for a homeless woman, is using the $80K he raised to host a marathon shelter-building event in L.A. this July.
Once Homeless She's Now the Boss of Her Own Construction Business
April Malloy turned to construction when she became homeless. Now, she closes multi-million dollar deals for Manhattan nightclubs and restaurants.
Los Angeles Officials Vow to Spend $200Mil on Helping Homeless
L.A. city leaders have declared homelessness a public emergency and are doubling spending over the next year to help people who are on the streets.
UPDATE: Homeless Science Whiz Given $50K Scholarship on Ellen Show
New York high school senior Samantha Garvey appeared Thursday as a guest on the Ellen talk show, where she received a $50,000 scholarship from AT&T to the college of her choice. Last week, Garvey was named a semifinalist in the prestigious Intel science contest, just weeks after her family was forced to move into a homeless shelter and attracted media attention.
Homeless Runner Embraced by San Francisco Marathon
Homeless runner Ronnie Goodman longed to run in the San Francisco Marathon in July. His story so touched the race's organizers that they have made him a special part of the event. Not only that, readers pooled their resources, after a newspaper story, so they could pay the $120 entry fee.
One-of-a-Kind School Gives Homeless Kids a Place to Learn
The Monarch School caters specifically to kids who are homeless, giving them access to showers, laundry, meals, and the full array of classes.
Some Police Officers REALLY Care- Here's a Photo of One in Texas
This photo posted on Facebook shows an El Paso Police Officer helping out a homeless man in need during a recent snowstorm. Officer Jose Flores noticed that he needed shoes, he went into the store and bought him a brand new pair of snow boots, socks, and gloves.
(UPDATE) Homeless Piano Player Gets a Makeover and Paying Gig
A new look and confidence boost helped to get this musically-gifted homeless veteran off the Florida streets and performing again.
Enchanted Makeovers Transform Women's Shelters Inside and Out
Enchanted Makeovers is celebrating its fifth year working in women's shelters to transform interior spaces -- drab bunks and windows -- with cheery designs, but, ultimately, the non-profit organization wants to transform the inner hearts of people by genuinely caring for their souls.
Man Who Returned Ring No Longer Homeless: 'I Feel Human Now'
His spirit has been rejuvenated," said Sarah Darling, who accidentally dropped her engagement ring in Billy Ray Harris' donation cup in February. Harris returned the ring, and the story inspired donors around the world. Since the fateful day that Darling's ring landed in his cup, Harris' life has take a 180 degree turn.
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