Amy

It began icing last night and I was in class until 10pm. It was bitter cold and I quickly jumped in my car to start the defrost. I reached for my scrapper and it was missing. It didn't take long for me to see that I was going to be waiting quite a while. Out of the corner of my eye I noticed a lady walking toward my car. As she got closer and I realized she was holding a scrapper. I immediately got out and thanked her! I had this feeling that I was receiving a return ripple. I told the lady, Amy about this blog and she let me take her picture :)

An Extra Glance

I had a meeting in downtown Kansas City and I had some extra time prior, so I though I would go to a coffee shop and catch up on some emails. Matt pointed me in the direction of the closest Starbucks and I began walking skimming the building for the green and white logo. It was cold and I walked around the block and back, not finding it. Suddenly I felt myself relax, stop skimming and start really looking. I noticed people routinely opening up their shops, and a lady in heels with a briefcase, and then a man resting his eyes standing up. I could tell that he was trying to keep an eye out on his possessions but he looked exhausted. It was so cold how could anyone be able to sleep out here? I walked by him and waited at the cross walk. He never asked me for anything but I felt that I wanted to give him money. I wanted to make him happier. I reached into my purse and found the five dollars I was going to spend on a latte and walked back over to the man. I placed it on his hand. I said, "I hope you have a good day sir" and walked away.

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The Beginning

Well at least the beginning of this blog. Matt and I have decided to participate in a new Non-Profit in Kansas City called Project Change. The intention is to get people to use creative solutions that help the Kansas City Community. You can go to the website to read more about the teams participating and other ways to get involved. 

Our first task is Warmth for the Homeless.  After reading some material we realized that there is a real misunderstanding of who we perceive the homeless to be and who the homeless really are. We realized there must be a change of mind to spur others to take action. The plan is to start with ourselves, by pledging to be mindful of the homeless population and ways that we help.

It is the little things that embody our plan for change. A few that come to mind are bring two sandwiches to work instead of one, ask your kids/friends to move game night to the nearest shelter, keep extra gloves in your car. We want to document the outcome on this blog not to be haughty but to show anyone reading this that change starts small and simple. We want you to be a part. If you fulfill a need, have an idea, know of a good cause, post it and be a part of the change!

Future tasks will include: Feed the Hungry, Save the Planet, and Nurture the Children.