I'm strapped for cash right now and renting a house I can just barely afford. But there are people out there with no roof over their heads, and they don't stop needing help just because I'm skint.
So I've been scraping cash together for the last two months to afford the components for yet another round of care packages for the homeless bros. These ones won't be as fancy as Care Package 3.0 in part because of budget limitations, but also because of the changing seasons.
Care Package 3.0 was Winter focused. Lots of stuff for staying warm. That's not the problem lately as the weather is quickly warming up. The problem is rain. It's coming up on April, which is notoriously rainy. As is Oregon in general for that matter.
Consequently, Care Package 3.0 contains an umbrella, a thermal bivy sack, and an emergency poncho. Also a Soylent of course, just so they can have a spare meal in reserve that won't spoil any time soon. I did order hand warmers but they won't fit.
The containers I bought are a bit too small. It's warm enough anyways I might just save the hand warmers for next Winter's care packages. As usual there's exactly ten. Probably I will meet up with the Hot Soup For the Homeless crew like last time to hand these out.
I'm unsure what else I can fit in there, really. But also unsure what I can afford. I don't want to become homeless in the process of helping the homeless, but I also can't do nothing. There's a balance to be struck, as in all things.
Anyways that's where things are at currently. I will let you guys know what else I find that will fit in there, which I think would be a useful inclusion. Or I may just go and distribute these packages as-is. It will really depend on what SBD does in the coming week.
Stay Cozy!
Well I think serving for humanity takes you a step more towards yourself and towards God, you have your own financial crisis still you help needy, so nice of you, this package 3.0 will help them in rain, btw what does poncho mean?
This is a rain poncho.
Also known as a full body condom
Haha thats what actually it looks like. You took out words that were just there at the tip of my tongue.. Hilarious looking thing.
hahahaha true that
I hope it hasnt been used along the with guy ;)
Oo I got it, rain jacket
You are amazing. I know it’s taugh now with Steem and SBD so low, but you still find a way how to help others especially those who need it the most. For that and many other things I have a huge respect for you.
I wish my upvote could be worth much more cents than it is right now. It takes a good heart to think bout others - to help those who you don't expect any help from in the future. I like what you are doing, it's little by little. I always say that those who are not faithful with the little things, will not be faithful when they get the big things. Thanks @alexbeyman for your act of kindness to those who you don't expect any payback from. God bless you.
I m speechless. Apart from great artist you are a great man too no need for further comment on that. This is just being human. Well done Alex
Often people think they can only give out of their abundance, this is commendable.
I am thrilled with this post. I recalled the word empathy. recalled tsunami time in aceh. we are helped by many people. This is the attitude that always has to be confiscated. empathy. sometimes we feel forgotten about this. May God make your way your brother. our prayers from aceh and indonesia. continue. regards.
Sorry i must be coment. It's apresition from me..forgive me.
That's really great. Its always good to know that someone is trying to make this world a better & beautiful place.
Nice job my good man! I am sure that this sort of giving will have an impact. Kudos
This is a great thing you are doing! Helping others is rewarding in more non materialistic ways! I wish SBD pumps up again so you can sustain a lot better with your new home!
Its people like you that make the world a better place. Even if you're strapped for cash, you don't think much about it and go help others. I wish there were more people like you in the world and this post also is quite inspiring for me to do something to help homeless people around town.
It a great saying "if you do something for other do it with a heart". Seeing your work is great and never in life will you ever get stuck for money because you got a lot prayers coming your way. Moreover helping people you are acting like an reservoir, reservoir of to save humanity.
You're a good man with a big heart! You can grow your being only with helping other beings, yourself as well. Good will come back well if you spread positivity and being human. Have a nice day - @tonac :D
Much respect, An another great work towards humanity. This shows the kindness of your heart. Loved your work, just keep it up.
I can not really remember what you have for basics, but you could go to one of the local dentist and explain what you do for the homeless and ask if he has some extra toothbrushes and toothpaste samples that you could add to the kit. Dentist are generally friendly. Not sure if the Hospital or the local fire station has small emergency first aid kits they give out during group tours and such, but they may have something to donate, saves a few bucks for you on normal everyday type needed items. Maybe check with one of the Hotels and see about hotel toiletries, soap, shampoo, conditioner things like that, tell them why and that you would be happy to mention them in a steemit post and that you have 5500 plus daily followers.
I think it is great what you do.
You're an amazing person and I say that with all honesty.
May you have all the success in this world
You have always been there to help those in need. God bless you. You know what my father usually tells me. He tells me "always wish that whenever someone ask you for something you never have to say 'no' to them. Wish there never comes a day when you have to ask others for anything. When you don't have to ask others and you will be able to give then it means you already have it."
So don't worry about being homeless, it doesn't mean give your everything 😂😂 just keep up the good work. I will wait for your next update to see what you got.
This is amazing work..I mean what better work to make fellow human happy.Doing a bit for them , its gonna give you a huge amount of contentment in coming life.World is simple, love the humans around and if you are able to put smile on thr faces,then you have won actually
well you have an amazing way of seeing things.. you are strapped for cash but instead of feeling bad for yourself you are thinking of the people without roofs over there heads.. Great work you are doing helping out the homeless with your care packages... thank god there are caring people like you here in this world Xx
it really makes me happy when i see people taking such steps ! hope you will earn much more so that not only you others will be benefited also
This is so great of you to do an act like that.There is no better feeling than doing well while you are doing good. If you really want to meet the nicest, most caring people in your field, get involved with charity work. The thankless hours that go into planning charity dinners and gathering donations for silent auctions are noticed and appreciated. I really appreciate what you are doing out there and I wish for you that all your problems disappear because you are doing some really good work and it will never go unnoticed and unappreciated. A famous author once said that " if you haven't got any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble" ,I don't remember the name though.
I wish my vote was worth more for these are the causes I’d greatly like to support. That’s a big heart you have in there my friend, make sure it’s protected with an emergency poncho of it’s own. ✌️
we know your are a superman. don't warry, you will be done it very well. This is right next month have bern lots of rain & this month call of rainy month so its complete as soon as possible. salute sir.. you are really a superman.
This correction has certainly been dragging out. Sorry to hear things are a bit tight right now financially. I think the homeless would appreciate and be able to put to good use what is already in these care packages.
If you did want to add anything it could be some simple food/candy. There should be room for that. M&M's, gummy bears, chocolate. Stuff like that is inexpensive and i'm sure wold get eaten.
Great work, much respect. I believe in the saying that "those who say it cannot be done shd not disturb those doing it". Keep pushing...
This is just another reason why you are one of my favorite people on Steemit.
Your humanity is really very awesome. How you do it is the example of humanity There is no obstacle in good work, hopefully you will not have any obstacles. The problem will be solved very quickly, we are praying for that. Your charity is the best. hopefully SBD will be better upcoming weak.
It't called humanity. I wish you all the best that you are helping backward people. Seeing this, I am hopeful that there are great man like you in the world, those who put humanity on top. God bless you @alexbeyman.
we should be thankful that we people have something on our heads (roofs) some of us don't have that either, they can barely fill their empty stomach, we have got this much but still we want more... we need to change
You are special for that good work...
Really, I'm glad on your great work..
Keep it up sir
I appreciate it
I'm always with you
That is so awesome. I hope I get to help you distribute them ;-)
I'd love it. It's a pain in my ass hoofing it around downtown.
I like your post, very inspiration
Great work @alexeyman, takes alot of sacrifice
I am very glad to read your post thanks...
you are doing really amazing work...keep it up sir..
👍
this is great effort you are putting to help humanity.today's world is so busy and so selfish and in such scenario you are helping poor people. i really appreciate you and wish that prosper
You're a great person, man :)
You are an amazing person man! You are financial difficulties too would soon pass by!
That is something really caring from you. I always heard that doing good, brings you good and feel a sensation that you're really making a change in the world, even if its just a little its better than nothing. I just wished the governement could do more about homeless people. I know there a lot of ONGs but they are just not enough and more should be done. If people heard some of the stories of how people become homeless, they would learn that the same could happen to them easily and its not really because of bad choices but a serie of coincidences that made that happen to them. I know because i heard some life stories of homeless people and it made me start thinking that it could have easily happen the same to me. :( I hope this post gains more attention and more upvotes.
You're a great human being. Not many people try to help those in need.
Btw, does Soylent really work? Sometimes I miss a lot of meals because of working on my projects and want to find some fast snack (And not ruin my health completely).
really, wonderful job my good man. i am sure that this sort of giving will have am impact. kudos
Humanity is a great multiplication. I see a great man on you, cause you thik about mankind. All of us should help everyone by his ability. thank you for your noble initiative.
Good work
The best way to stay happy is to make someone else happy.
That's where charity comes, a good reason for one's peace of mind.
You're doing more packages, great job.
People that get a package from you, are probably thankful for their luck.
God bless you dear. The people are known in his actions. you are doing very nice job
Hopefully SBD/Steem shoot up in price so you can pack even more in there!