Feed the Homeless

Today me and my colleagues(7 of us) went to feed the homeless at the Las Vegas Rescue Mission. The whole mission deeply touched my heart.

There were about 120 homeless in line for their dinner we prepared for them. I was in charged of distributing toiletries and blankets to them after their dinner on the way out. Economy here is getting from bad to worse. People falling out of jobs, with no ability to pay their mortgages. A lot of houses are foreclosed. Salaries are severely cut with no company contribution to 401K(our retirement fund just like CPF).

There were about 40 volunteers. Everyone is full of enthusiasm. They were sincerely concerned for these homeless, making sure they get the best of their needs. They are volunteers who come every week without fail. People who drove from another side of town for this mission.

We are too fortunate to be living in an affordable and comfortable environment. We might not be able to afford a Chanel Handbag but just to live with a Coach bag. We might not be able to stay in a Bungalow, a 4-room flat does just well. We might not be able to afford an expensive dinner in CHIMMES, but a plate of $4 chaguotiao is just alright. We might be able to afford prada shoes but Charles and Keith is just as elegant.

In bad times like this, we should never forget about people who lead a poorer life than we do. A simple thought makes a difference. Giving is a happy thing to do. I really wanted to share this with you all because of what I saw today.

Or maybe you have some of your old clothes today that can make someone who needed it be touched by your kindness.... or some volunteering acts in an old folks or an orphanage home during your days off?

Something to ponder about....

Posted by: "Neo Lynn"
Fri Mar 6, 2009 2:17 am (PST)