Retiree gives away $30,000 to Skid Row homeless for Christmas
This warms my heart to see the fortunate few unselfishly enriching the lives of others. A retired lawyer who has been dubbed the ‘Skid Row Santa’ made his annual visit to a homeless shelter — handing out $10 bills to thousands of homeless persons who queued up for hours to receive the monetary gifts.
Of course the critics think the homeless would be better served if the donations were made to homeless shelters, but I disagree. The money should go directly to the people who need it the most.
The 69-year-old retired lawyer, who wishes to remain anonymous, said Thursday he’s been giving away $20,000 of his own money every year over the past 30 years at the Midnight Mission.
Dressed in red, the benefactor says he’s always moved by the appreciation and gratitude that homeless people show. He estimates about 3,000 people receive $10 bills every Yuletide.
The donor is one of several who hand out money on Skid Row on certain days of the year.
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AWESOME!!!
That was very nice. There are so many people that go without during the holidays.
I hope the Sandra Rose fam has a great Holiday weekend!!!!!!!!
Amen I agree giving directly is a better impact……. give Thanks
That was awesome!!
Merry Christmas everyone! I hope everyone has a holiday to remember with love, laughter, peace and happiness!
Bless his heart…. Merry Christmas Eve everybody!
Happy Holidays EVERYONE!!
Sandra, Im so happy you posted today. I was going crazy over here with nothing to do at work. Have Happy HOlidays and an even better new year.
On Topic: That is awsome, I agree th at the money should go to the people who need it. It is a gift to them.
Good For Him may God continue to bless that man so he may bless others…Truly a man after the hearts of the people……Sandra Great post…and Thanks for letting me In!!!!
right bck sandra
This story made me smile. I love hearing about people doing good.
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!!!
Great uplifting story, Sandra!
What a great send-off to the holiday season.
You have a wonderful holiday season too, Sandra, and everyone else here on SR.com!
Hey KrayZKat!!!
Nice story! Happy Holidays everyone!
First off Merry Christmas Miss Sandra. I feel like we’re old friends. I’ve lost track of the years. You, your mom and family be blessed.
All the rest of yall Happy Holidays. Thanks for the camaraderie, entertainment and enlightenment. You guys are the reason I come here.
As for the story, this is really cool. Sure the shelters take good care of folks, but this is a gift to them personally. They can get them a bottle, a rock, a pack or cigarettes or whatever they want with that $10. Its $10 they don’t have to scrounge up. God bless them and the giver.