A Canadian organization is taking a popular viral concept and turning it on its head. You’ve probably laughed along as musicians, actors, politicians, athletes, and other celebrities read mean tweets about themselves. The popular bit is the work of Jimmy…
Sleeping Bags Can Save A Life During The Winter Months
Sleeping bags aren’t just for camping. They can literally save a life during the cold winter months. That’s why it’s so gratifying to see one non-profit doing something about it. TWC News reports that King’s Kitchen – a non-profit restaurant…
Jennifer Connelly and Husband to Be Honored for Helping Homeless
Jennifer Connelly and her husband Paul Bettany will be honored on October 30th at the 20th Artwalk NY to benefit the Coalition for the Homeless. The couple is recognized for raising awareness about homelessness with for their upcoming film Shelter.…
Homeless Sign Contest: Two Texas Cops Suspended
Two Midland, Texas police officers were suspended for three days after the police department learned of a panhandling game. According to the Associated Press, Derek Hester, 25, and 26-year-old Daniel Zoelzer, were suspended without pay for competing in a game…
Tiny Houses Shelter the Homeless in the U.S.
Tiny portable houses are being built all across the U.S. These tiny structures were originally used for downsizing or environmental purposes, but now homeless activists are taking advantage of the security it could provide to someone living on the streets.…
Tiny Houses Efficient Way to House Homeless
Tiny Houses have been steadily growing in popularity among people who want to downsize, simplify their lives, or just want cheaper housing. Now they are helping society with a more serious issue. Homelessness. There are several benefits to using tiny…
Kelly Thomas: Cops Acquitted Of Beating To Death Homeless Man
A jury acquitted two former Fullerton police officers Monday in the death of Kelly Thomas. Charges against a third officer, Joseph Wolfe, who was charged with involuntary manslaughter, were also dropped. Kelly Thomas was a homeless, schizophrenic man who died…
Fukushima Radiation – Homeless To Clean Up?
A man named Seiji Sasa is on a mission – recruiting homeless people from the Sendai Train Station for labor on the worst job in the world, cleaning up the nuclear waste of Fukushima. According to Sasa – the homeless…
Winter Coats Can Save A Homeless Person’s Life
When winter hits the country, with freezing rain, snow, ice and below zero temps, most Americans are at home snuggled up by a fire or in a heated home. It can be difficult to venture out into the snow and…
Down Jackets Encourage Animal Cruelty Towards Birds
Down jackets’ warmth and comfort are very popular during the winter and mainly for those who enjoy the outdoors during the colder season. What are down jackets you ask? Well, they consist of feathers plucked from the softest point on…