Serving Others, Serving Myself

--by helpfulguy, posted Jan 13, 2012

Today I a conversation some homeless individuals, like myself, and and told them that I am in the process of getting a grant to start up a small buisness.

I got a lot of "yeah rights"and paper balls tossed at me but I decided to keep talking about my idea. I explained what I was going to do with the money and that I plan on hiring homeless people only.

When I said that, I got all of their attention. I let them know that I would like to hire all of them but I will only be allowed to hire a few people at a time.

I handed out applications to all that wanted to fill one out. I got about 65 back so far! In a few weeks I should get the grant and I will be helping to get myself and others off the streets and back into the community.

My dream is to buy an apartment building for them to stay for free for one year so that they can save money to be out on their own. This is the one way that Im trying to help out the people that need it in my area.

thank you for your time and have a pay it forward day!

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Posted by helpfulguy
Jan 13, 2012
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SteveG wrote: Wow.

That's great!

I hope the grant comes through and it all begins!

Please keep us up on this grand adventure.

jennay34 wrote: That is awesome! I pray that you get the grant!

innerjourney wrote: This story reminds me of the quote - "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime."I wish and pray that you get the grant soon so it would be helpful to a lot more people in need. Thank you helpfulguy and God bless you :)

Bluebell wrote: May your wish be granted for your highest good and for the highest good of all those that come to you. You are a beautiful being of Light, keep on shining. Love and Light, Bluebell

Glowworm wrote: Awesome! What a wonderful and kind idea you have. I pray for much success for you. God bless. ~Glowworm :)

unknown wrote: You seem pretty clear about what you want ... which is a great start on its own ! All impossible dreams and theories, incl. the one from Einstein were regarded with suspicion ... You are steering a force of people with you ... May your dreams come true ... God bless you, helpfulguy ...

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