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Minneapolis nonprofit creates first-of-its-kind village for the homeless

March 9, 2021 by Ivar Laanen

While homeless shelters can be pivotal in providing short-term housing and protection from the elements, there are tradeoffs to staying in a shelter. Many shelters feature communal sleeping arrangements, with dozens of beds packed into a room. This can make homeless shelters … [Read more...] about Minneapolis nonprofit creates first-of-its-kind village for the homeless

This teen’s nonprofit has donated 30,000 pairs of shoes to the homeless

March 2, 2021 by Ivar Laanen

When Lindsay Sobel was 13, she needed a community project to meet the requirements of her Bat Mitzvah. That’s when she came up with the idea of collecting lightly used shoes and donating them to the homeless. Lindsay, who is from Chatsworth, California, started collecting shoes … [Read more...] about This teen’s nonprofit has donated 30,000 pairs of shoes to the homeless

This powerful graphic novel was created entirely by homeless people

December 4, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

There is a story for every person that winds up living on the streets, but that story is seldom heard by the people passing by. To give people affected by homelessness the opportunity to tell their own stories on their own terms, London-based charity Accumulate has released a … [Read more...] about This powerful graphic novel was created entirely by homeless people

This city in India offers free meals in exchange for plastic waste

July 22, 2019 by Ivar Laanen

It’s no brainer that plastic waste is harmful to the environment. A lot of people and organizations around the world are doing their bit in tackling the issue, however, a lot more needs to be done.  In a rather brilliant manner to help save the environment, India just launched … [Read more...] about This city in India offers free meals in exchange for plastic waste

This small Canadian restaurant gives free food to those in need

July 12, 2019 by Ivar Laanen

Tackling homelessness and food insecurity can seem like an insurmountable feat, but a Middle Eastern restaurant in St. John’s, Newfoundland, is doing its part to help. Every day, Big Bite Pita provides free meals to people in need for an hour a day, 7 days a week. The restaurant … [Read more...] about This small Canadian restaurant gives free food to those in need

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