Homeless Choir Invited to Perform at White House Christmas Concert
These homeless men have been invited to sing at America's most famous home. Their choir will perform a Christmas concert at the White House.
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Formerly Homeless, Man Celebrates 25th Birthday by Giving Back
He was homeless at the age of 16, but Rashawn Higgs has turned his life around. On his 25th birthday, November 18, he loaded up a truck with $300 worth of clothing and coats from thrift stores, and packed dozens of bagged lunches– all on a mission to give back to the community he loves. […]
New Jersey Police Officer Surprises Homeless Man With New Boots -Watch
A shoeless gentleman was escorted off of a public bus for not having footwear – thankfully, the police officer on duty was kind enough to give a boot.
After Decades Homeless, 11 Veterans Given Homes in Time for Holidays
A historic building in New Orleans damaged by Hurricane Katrina is being renovated and is now housing eleven formerly homeless veterans. On the Friday before Christmas, Darren Dalpiaz, a 48-year-old Army veteran, was one of the chronically homeless vets who moved into what's being called their "forever home," in the 1908 Sacred Heart convent and school. When completed, the building will house 109 low-income families in apartments, with 54 of them set aside for formerly homeless individuals.
Connecticut Becomes 1st State to End Chronic Homelessness Among Vets
Connecticut officials announced Thursday they had become the first state in the nation to provide housing for every one of its chronically homeless veterans.
Homeless Dad Helped in Denver Was Spotted Giving Back-Feeding Hungry
After a fundraiser raised nearly $55K for a man who had just arrived in Denver and become homeless with his toddler, the pair was out feeding the hungry.
George Clooney Visits Sandwich Shop That Feeds Homeless, Says Good Job
This Hollywood superstar brought a crowd as he visited a sandwich shop that spends its profits on the homeless.
Police Deputy Leaps To The Rescue Of Homeless Mother and Children
When police Deputy Brian Bussell saw a mother and her two sons seeking shelter in a police station lobby, he knew exactly what to do.
Hundreds Help Homeless Father & Son after Chance Encounter Changes Their Fate
A homeless father's optimistic attitude during a chance meeting on a Denver street reversed his fortunes and encouraged strangers to donate thousands.
Teens Create Pallbearer Program to Carry Homeless Vets in Final Hour
Dozens of high school students have volunteered to help give the homeless or lonely one last moment of dignity.
Man Aims to Reunite 100 Homeless Folks With Families, to Honor His Uncle
This California man is traveling the country, posting video messages from the homeless to social media in an effort to reunite 100 with their families.
Strangers' Kindness Flipped 20-yo Homeless Guy's Life in 5 Days
The kindness of strangers lifted a young Englishman off the streets and into a new home and job in a matter of days.
Mom Turns Canceled Wedding Into a Feast for the Homeless
A groom's cold feet resulted in a huge feast for dozens of Sacramento's most struggling on Saturday—at one of the city's best hotels.
Woman Helps Others Break Cycle of Prison She Endured (WATCH)
This former inmate and homeless woman has helped 800 women break the cycle of poverty and incarceration, and reunite with their children.
Woman Fills 200 Backpacks With Love for Homeless To Deliver in Single Night
A woman who wanted to do a good deed for the homeless watched as it grew into a community effort to supply backpacks and cold weather clothes to 200 people.
Coffee Roasters Hire the Homeless –Now Can't Run Store Without Her
Lucy was selling copies of the Big Issue near London Bridge when Cemal Ezel met her. He liked her so much he offered her a job at his shop on the spot.
83-yo Was In Bad Shape on the Street… After Loving Care, He's a New Man
Members of a church in Peru decided to help a man with such matted hair and beard and old clothes, that now he looks like a new person.
Love of Books Lifted Homeless Man From Streets, Now He's Written One
The Pavement Bookworm who turned his life around by selling books instead of begging has now written a book about his life.
Your Morning Buzz is Lifting Homeless People Off London's Streets
Londoners are contributing their morning coffee habit to a job training program that pays the homeless a living wage as baristas.
Connecticut Becomes Second State to End Veteran Homelessness
Connecticut has become the second state, following Virginia, to put a roof over the head of every veteran who wants a home.
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