I watched a docu last night on HBO about the homeless kids of the OC. Homeless: The Motel Kids of Orange County. A film by Alexandria Pelosi. These kids lived in a motel like a minute away from Disneyland “The Happiest Place on Earth”. If ever there was an example of the disparity between the classes here it is like a slap to the face. All of the children in the docu attended a school for homeless kids called Project HOPE School. It is really inspiring to see amazing projects like that. http://projecthopeschool.org/
The kids are provided with a free education as well as free food.
Please donate to this very worthy cause : http://projecthopeschool.org/make-a-difference/
Most of the parents seemed to be caring adult who had feel on bad times, of course some were non-existent , which led me to conclude they were either embarrassed or had something to hide. Either way even the kids with “caring” parents were playing in the hotel parking lot shoeless surrounded by gang members and lowlifes. At times the director , Alexandra Pelosi can seem a bit judgmental; but I think more than that she is just frustrated with the whole dire situation. If nothing else I hope to get others to see the film and to possibly donate to Project HOPE and any charity you can stand behind.
We cant walk around with blinders on and be oblivious to the plight of others. If you don’t have time you may have money or clothes or toys. Donate. And if you don’t have any of those things, you may be have time and volunteering your time is a very precious commodity.
As always : Be the Change that you want to see in the World..Ghandi
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