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I spent two weeks as a homeless person on the streets to capture this and express the message. Homelessness is real and we shouldnt ignore it. Lets change the world. DO SOMETHING!!! Be sure to watch the ending.
November 6, 2009 at 6:49 pm
Dear Brian,
I want to share a story with you…inspired by you.
Im going to try and make a LONG story Short.. as i was visiting with a friend at her job (social worker), chatting with her in her office…..
Out in the hallway/waiting area, i over hear another social worker, talking to a gentalman, (who i over hear is on dialasis) and has no where to go…he is there for emergency help for shelter. As i next hear the social worker tell the man..”.lets go, i got you approved for a night at the hotel. Grap a cup of soup and some danish, you will have to eat” ( what the hell? a soup? )
Well…boy oh boy….did tears fill my eyes, and i felt sad….and it hit me….how dare i sit here and DO nothing, i have food at home….then I remembered your “McDonalds” story.
I got up, and interupted all the commotion and requested I be allowed to bring the man dinner. WOW, if the room stood still, i walked over to the man, shook his hand and introduced myself and asked him, if it was ok with him, i bring him dinner?…
He said, yes, he accepts kindness….it was sooo sad to see him crying and I dont know what his story was….but if it gave him a smile and some comfort even for a minute.. I was happy..
Pressed for time…and all my running around, finally contacted by the social worker on where the man was and room number, i brought him two hot dinners..(homemade), juices, water, donuts ….snacks…etc..
The ending to my story is….YOU are a shinning star, that teaches and guides the way for others to DO SOMETHING, this experience for me, the man, and my lil 10yr old…who packed up lots of snacks and went with me to deliver the food was all inspired by you….and I thank you…and my lil boy, requested we bring dinner again tomorrow…..
Thanks….Barbara
November 12, 2009 at 7:27 pm
This song is the purest message I heard, has the force since its creation, made by hands, unique, and that they live to help everyone in need, his voice grows, your hands are eternal … gracias por existir!
November 16, 2009 at 5:17 am
The post office collects food every year for the Free Store, and every year I leave two to three bags of food. Even though I’ve been out of out since Jan of 09 I will leave food out for the mail person to pick up. We’re all one paycheck from being homeless living in a cardboard box.
I know you won’t mind
I will share this with others…..
Thank you my brother for standing up to DO SOMETHING.
Ran Ran
February 9, 2010 at 3:47 pm
In the economic downturn we are all mostly a paycheck away from this very situation. I am hopeful that the more awareness we can raise about this issue the less people will be living on the street.
I am not wealthy by any stretch of the imgination and I work for myself so my paychecks are thin but given what these people have it’s like being a millionaire. I have decided that if I have even just one paying client a portion of that will go towards helping this foundation.
This is a very important foundation that can help on a very real level. I appreciate you Brian and your very giving team for doing all that you can towards ending homelessness. These people deserve a better life no matter how they got there.
A smile, conversation and a dollar can do more than you know,
Dor