LAPD Caught On Video Shooting Homeless Man To Death
Los Angeles police fatally shot a homeless man on Sunday in a disturbing encounter that was caught on video. According to the Los Angeles Times, the man, whom witnesses called…
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A Homeless Man, Willy Herteller, Was Buried At A Vatican Cemetery Usually Reserved For Bishops
A homeless man who used to roam the streets around St. Peter’s Basilica has found his final resting place among bishops. Willy Herteller, an 80-year-old Flemish man, died on a…
Homeless Man Helps Push Cars Up Hill In Snow Storm, Internet Rewards Him For Kind Act
After snow snarled a Colorado commute, a homeless man’s kind acts were caught on camera. Now, he’s receiving an outpouring of generosity in return. Local news station KOAA filmed Shelby…
Homeless Man’s Kind Gesture Inspired Viral Campaign That’s Getting People Off The Streets
A woman from the U.K., who rallied the Internet to raise money for a homeless man, has made a large donation to a local group committed to helping those in…
NYC Dedicates $6 Million To Help Homeless Who Sleep In Subways
The city that never sleeps is upping efforts to reach those without beds to call their own. New York City, currently experiencing record-high rates of homelessness, has increased funds aimed…
Here’s What 5 Years Of Community Restoration Looks Like In Detroit
In the last five years, a quirky idea for helping others has transformed into an event that has spurred thousands of people to donate more than $85,000 to nearly 100…
Over 3,000 People Volunteered To Help Count New York City’s Homeless
NEW YORK — Drew Cochran, 18, grew up in the “middle of nowhere” Idaho, where he said he rarely — if ever — saw a homeless person on the street….
Vatican Prepares To Open Showers, Barber Shop For Homeless In Rome
The Vatican is finishing renovations on public restrooms just off St. Peter’s Square that will include three showers and a barber shop for the homeless. – Francis has stepped up…
A Homeless Man Read His Only Book Over And Over, So A Compassionate Stranger Gave Him A Kindle
A homeless man is pursuing his love of reading thanks to a good Samaritan. Last week, a San Diego man, who wishes to remain anonymous, was on a business trip…
How A Social Media Campaign Is Helping The Homeless Connect With Long-Lost Loved Ones
People have a hard time thinking of the homeless as humans, let alone as someone’s child, parent, brother or sister. But a new social media campaign wants to change that,…
Homeless Man Who Refused To Leave His Dog During Below-Zero Temperatures Gets Shelter For Pup
Even in frigid weather conditions, this homeless man wouldn’t leave his beloved best friend. – To learn more about Horizon House or to make a donation, click here.
Mayor Accuses Homeless People Of Meth Use, Closes Park To Get Rid Of Them
A California mayor has closed a city park in an effort to rid the area of homeless residents. Starting on Monday, Boyd Park in San Rafael is closed to the…
A Blizzard Couldn’t Stop These People From Helping Those In Need
For some New Yorkers, Monday’s blizzard conditions meant braving the cold for the sake of others who needed some help. Although the winter storm fell short of historic expectations when…
How A Bar Of Soap Got A Homeless Family Off The Street
Here’s a staggering fact: when you’re homeless, something as basic as a bar of soap can save your life. Without access to basic sanitation necessities, humans are more susceptible to…
Sleeping Bag That Turns Into Tent Could Help Homeless People This Winter
Homeless people are at risk of dying on the streets this winter since many frigid cities don’t have emergency action plans in place. But if an innovative portable shelter hits…
Homeless Woman Who Helped PGA Golfer Robert Allenby Tells Her Side
Bloodied and beaten. That’s how a homeless woman says she found Golf Pro Robert Allenby Saturday morning.
Five years after the quake: Haiti at a crossroads
The government estimated about 220,000 deaths from the disaster, which occurred five years ago Monday. It also left about 1.5 million Haitians homeless. Then things got worse. A massive cholera…