As homeowners around the world are being ordered into self-isolation, legislators are making sure that society’s most vulnerable people are offered the same protection. Homeless people across North America and Europe are being offered shelter in everything from unused hotel rooms to designated self-isolation centers. In London, Mayor Sadiq Khan booked 300 hotel rooms at […]
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This Coat for the Homeless Turns Into a Sleeping Bag [VIDEO]
Something as simple as a coat can transform countless lives. They say “necessity is the mother of invention” and in the case of the EMPWR coat, it couldn’t be more true. The water-resistant jacket, hand-crafted from top quality materials, doubles as a sleeping bag or an over-the-shoulder bag when not in use and is specifically […]
The Hairdresser Who Gives Free Haircuts to the Homeless
Good Doer Profile: Mark Bustos is a superstar hairdresser. On weekdays he’s a stylist to the rich and famous. Come Sunday, he hits the streets of New York. New York hairdresser Mark Bustos has a celebrity clientele, and he charges a fair dime for his styling services. But not on Sundays. On Sundays, Bustos hits […]
How a Food Truck Gives LA’s Homeless More Than Just Free Meal
Share A Meal nourishes the body and spirit. Food trucks have become a familiar and welcome sight on the streets of America’s cities, with millions of happy customers chowing down on delicious and cheap meals across the nation every day. There is one food truck on the streets of Los Angeles however, that offers far […]
Downtown LA Meters Collect Money For Homeless
Small change makes a big difference. While many associate parking meters as a nuisance, the newly installed meters in Grand Park, Los Angeles, make it easy for residents to pay it forward. The meters don’t go towards city revenue and mobility; they provide an easy way to give back to community members in need. The […]
