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Homeless Man Hands Out Resumes Instead of Asking for Cash-and Lands Job
A homeless man with a stack of resumes turned his encounters with passersby into job networking opportunities until it paid off.
Young Lawyers Visit Shelters and Use Their Skills to Guide Homeless
For the homeless, the struggle for food and shelter tends to eclipse any other concerns – that's where these young lawyers come in.
How A Homeless Veteran Couple Got a Taste of Happily Ever After (WATCH)
It's impossible to maintain dry eyes while watching these love birds get lifted off the streets.
The Homeless Realize Their Value After Photographers Donate Portrait Sessions
Dozens of homeless Milwaukeeans are improving their self-esteem with professional portraits from Help-Portrait Milwaukee, a local branch of the global initiative that arranges for photography sessions to benefit those in need. Worldwide, more than 200,000 portraits have been taken by more than 16,000 volunteer photographers in 60 countries, according to the international organization.
Homeless Veteran's Gift to Shop Girl Who Befriended Him
A nice story was posted on Reddit about a friendship between a young shop girl and a homeless veteran who hangs out near where she works (photo, right). She received a gift from him the other day and shared the story with photos on December 5.
Friend's Place in Hollywood is Lifeline for Homeless Youth
Young people who are down on their luck in Los Angeles gave thanks yesterday for My Friend's Place, a privately funded center that has become a haven where homeless youth can nurture fragile dreams. It also gives them what food it can afford, and clothes, toiletries and hot showers.
Prisoners From Rikers Island Deliver Thanksgiving Meals, Pitch In to Help Storm Victims
A group of prisoners at New York City's Rikers Island jail were let out for a day so they could deliver 700 Thanksgiving meals to the needy. The men cooked up the hundreds of turkey dinners in a jail kitchen for delivery to two churches, according to an AP report. That's not the only example this month of Riker's prison helping New Yorkers in need. A New York Times story today tells how, after Hurricane Sandy tore through nearby neighborhoods, the island inmates did 6,600 pounds of laundry for people in emergency shelters.
Portlanders Gather to Remember Iconic Street Performer Who Died
Portlanders are remembering a man who for five years played music, did magic tricks and smiled at cars from a sidewalk corner bordering the city's Hawthorne Bridge. Rain or shine, and always dressed in a white tuxedo and Mickey Mouse ears, Kirk Reeves could be seen entertaining passers by. The city came together for a memorial under the bridge Sunday and fans are raising money to place a marker on the spot where he performed daily.
Hundreds of Executives and Officials Sleep Outside, Raising Millions for Homeless Teens
In 12 cities across two countries, nearly 500 business executives, advocates and celebrities slept outside on the streets in freezing temperatures Thursday night to let homeless kids know they matter. The decades-old Covenant House was able to raise more than 11 million dollars in conjunction with events held across North America.
Veteran Found His Way Back from the Streets, Now Helps Others Like Him
For 30 years, Gerard Thomas was among the 70,000 American veterans sleeping on the streets every night. As a paranoid schizophrenic he was in and out of prison and mental institutions for decades. These days, the 62-year-old devotes his life to helping homeless veterans.
Homeless Man Turns Over Valuables to Find Rightful Owner (Video)
A man who lives under a San Diego bridge always lives by the Ten Commandments, too. James Pitcl, who collects recyclables and trades them in for cash, has proven that he always does the right thing, no matter how tempting the alternative.
Library Connects Homeless Patrons With Mental Health Treatment -With Great Success
People can check out a lot more than books at the San Francisco Public Library - they can find housing and mental health care, too. The California library became the first in the U.S. to hire a social worker with a mental health care background-and since 2009 she's provided services for 800 homeless patrons. Best […]
Amputee Homeless No More Thanks to Town Dog and Kind Owner
Fred Stamm is a formerly homeless amputee whose life was turned around thanks to a chance meeting with a dog and its owner in Severna Park. Chuck Beck was impressed with the man who gently pet and talked to the golden retriever. Afterward, Beck ended up changing the course of Stamm's life.
Used Hotel Soap Recycled for the Homeless and Developing Nations
Leftover soap and shampoo from your hotel's bathroom is being recycled to help Clean the World. The Global Soap Project, along with Clean The World, has launched programs to collect and recycle partially-used toiletries from hotels across the United States.
Homeless Man Uses Facebook, Social Media to Advocate for Others Like Him
Eric Sheptock has 4,548 Facebook friends, 839 Twitter followers, two blogs and an e-mail account with 1,600 unread messages. What he doesn't have is a place to live, which is what gives this unemployed former crack addict who hasn't had a permanent address in 15 years his clout on the issue of homelessness.
Innovative IPO Raises Million for Homeless
A new homeless shelter in San Francisco is using an innovative IPO program to raise money. Homeward Bound of Marin raised over one million dollars by creating the world's first nonprofit IPO (Immediate Public Offering) at $32.00 per share. The offering has attracted over 31,000 shareholders including Warren Buffet, who bought the first share.
This Man Strums Next to New York's Homeless So They Earn More Money
To reduce the stigma surrounding the homeless community asking for money, Chris Leamy sits right down next to them and plays tunes on his guitar.
Friends Convert Tractor Trailer into Six Modern Showers for Florida Homeless (WATCH)
Two Florida men are lifting the self-esteem and happiness of homeless folks, debuting a huge air-conditioned trailer outfitted with six shower stalls.
This Prank is a Blessing for Homeless Guys on Christmas Morn
The holidays can be especially tough when you are living on the street. But not this year for a couple men sleeping on benches. Thanks to a couple elves, they woke up with a decorated Christmas tree next to them, complete with presents.
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