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Homeless Care Bags

Posted by Shane, 03 August 2015 · 1007 views

Portland has a homeless problem. I never really did much besides hand out granola bars to pan handlers and people whom I see are in need. Today I walked by a guy who was trying to sleep in an uncomfortable position, and he didn't have socks.

 

I decided to go to the dollar store and pick up enough stuff for ten care bags and pick up some backpacks from the thrift store. Backpacks are a huge commodity in need for homeless which allow them to actually keep some of their possessions.

 

Each bag contains

 

Couple pairs of socks
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Hand Sanitizer
Granola Bars

 

Each bag only cost $4.30, and will probably make those people much happier than the $4.30 would bring me.

 

I hope this inspires others to do more to help their community.
Pictures of my cat with the supplies.

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That is awesome of you to do! Also bonus points for meow meow
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That is awesome of you to do! Also bonus points for meow meow

Radley really likes the bags. She's still next to them. =^_^=

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I'm really glad to see this, even though my username, it is a serious problem that needs to be recognized and not ignored, people are people.

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That's admirable, really. We need more people like you.

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Very cool man, very cool
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You are an outstanding human being. <3

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This is very nice of you! I used to volunteer at the Red Cross doing toy drives before my first job. Now I just do 5k runs for charity. Maybe I should hold another toy drive.

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This is a great idea! I think this is such a wonderful thing you are doing and will be following suit. :)

I saw a photo circulating too on FB with this type of stuff. My husband and I are going to do the same. Although, I'll likely make special ones specifically for homeless women (in addition) because women lacking feminine hygiene products is a severe problem in the US. 

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Very awesome, I dig this and have done so before as well. <3

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