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Archive for January 16, 2016
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It is in the shelter of each other that the people live.
– Irish Proverb –
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Tiny Houses Built with a Big Heart
Some may see the makeshift tents and tarps that line the streets merely as garbage or eyesores, but Gregory Kloehn sees a game plan. Inspired by the improvised shelters that homeless people craft, Kloehn, the founder of Homeless Homes from Oakland, California, decided to start making his own “mini” homes with material mainly sourced from waste. With 35 houses built and counting, these miniature houses serve as a personal form of shelter for many homeless individuals. They give the residents an area that is dry, warm, and private. Most importantly, it is a safe space they can call their own. { read more }
Be The Change
The cost of compassion cannot be measured. Show it to everyone, and especially to those for whom kindness will restore their dignity. Learn more about Homeless Homes. { more } |
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Editor’s note: Dear Friends, We hope you’re off to a great start in the new year. Kindness often meets us in the most ordinary of places, as we go about our business. This week’s stories show how vulnerable it is to be human and how beautiful when a hand reaches out to us with a little bit kindness when we least expect it. -Guri
Sangha of Auspicious Companions 