Community rallies to give homeless Tacoma family Christmas gift of a lifetime
A Tacoma mother and her four boys, who have been homeless, sleeping in cars since Halloween, got a very special Christmas gift.
A Tacoma mother and her four boys, who have been homeless, sleeping in cars since Halloween, got a very special Christmas gift.
9-year-old gives up Xbox for Christmas to help homeless
ASHLAND COUNTY, Ohio – It is that time of year when children are getting their wish lists to Santa.But when a 9-year-old Ohio boy was given the option of receiving a Christmas gift or helping the homeless, he chose to embrace the spirit of holiday giving.Mikah Frye was with his grandmother in Ashland last week when he noticed people wandering the streets in the cold, according to WJW.Grandmother Terry Brant recalled the conversation: "He said, 'Grandma it's so cold outside, what does the homeless people do?' And I said, I don't really know and he said 'well, they're cold' and I said, 'what do you want to give them, a blanket?"That became the plan.
ASHLAND COUNTY, Ohio – It is that time of year when children are getting their wish lists to Santa.But when a 9-year-old Ohio boy was given the option of receiving a Christmas gift or helping the homeless, he chose to embrace the spirit of holiday giving.Mikah Frye was with his grandmother in Ashland last week when he noticed people wandering the streets in the cold, according to WJW.Grandmother Terry Brant recalled the conversation: "He said, 'Grandma it's so cold outside, what does the homeless people do?' And I said, I don't really know and he said 'well, they're cold' and I said, 'what do you want to give them, a blanket?"That became the plan.
Homeless veteran who helped stranded woman buys house with fundraiser money
PHILADELPHIA -- After receiving nearly $400,000 in donations, a homeless veteran from North Carolina who spent his last $20 to help a woman when she ran out of gas in Philadelphia finally has a home.Kate McClure, 27, of Bordentown, New Jersey, was driving into Philadelphia on Interstate 95 to visit a friend last month when her car ran out of gas, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.“I pulled over as far as I could and got out of the car to head to the nearest gas station.
PHILADELPHIA -- After receiving nearly $400,000 in donations, a homeless veteran from North Carolina who spent his last $20 to help a woman when she ran out of gas in Philadelphia finally has a home.Kate McClure, 27, of Bordentown, New Jersey, was driving into Philadelphia on Interstate 95 to visit a friend last month when her car ran out of gas, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.“I pulled over as far as I could and got out of the car to head to the nearest gas station.
Seattle's homeless population went up 44% in the last two years
The nation's homeless population increased this year for the first time since 2010, driven largely by a surge in the number of people living on the streets in Los Angeles, San Diego and Seattle.
The nation's homeless population increased this year for the first time since 2010, driven largely by a surge in the number of people living on the streets in Los Angeles, San Diego and Seattle.
Are Grinch bots stealing Christmas?
Are you having a tough time finding some of the top toys for the holiday season? You're not alone.
Are you having a tough time finding some of the top toys for the holiday season? You're not alone.
U.S. homeless count rises to 554,000, pushed by crisis on the West Coast
LOS ANGELES -- The nation's homeless population increased this year for the first time since 2010, driven by a surge in the number of people living on the streets in Los Angeles and other West Coast cities.The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released its annual Point in Time count Wednesday, a report that showed nearly 554,000 homeless people across the country during local tallies conducted in January.
LOS ANGELES -- The nation's homeless population increased this year for the first time since 2010, driven by a surge in the number of people living on the streets in Los Angeles and other West Coast cities.The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released its annual Point in Time count Wednesday, a report that showed nearly 554,000 homeless people across the country during local tallies conducted in January.
Strangers can control Ohio home’s Christmas light display via the Internet
An Ohio computer technician has opened his home to everyone on the internet, giving them the opportunity to control his Christmas light display.
An Ohio computer technician has opened his home to everyone on the internet, giving them the opportunity to control his Christmas light display.
Dumbledore Santa greets Ballard muggles, as 'Diagon Alley' dad adds-on to Harry Potter decor
Diagon Alley started out as a little Harry Potter themed Halloween decor for Jonathan Chamber's two girls. Now it's drawing thousands of visitors to his driveway and bringing in thousands of dollars to help fight pancreatic cancer.
Diagon Alley started out as a little Harry Potter themed Halloween decor for Jonathan Chamber's two girls. Now it's drawing thousands of visitors to his driveway and bringing in thousands of dollars to help fight pancreatic cancer.
King County, cities ask for help to combat growing homeless crisis
AUBURN, Wash. – County and local city elected leaders announced a new plan on Friday to battle homelessness across our region.The plan of attack is being called ""Open Table" and it’s an attempt to bring more voices together to help stem the rising number of people who don’t have a safe place to sleep.Officials say 11,000 people spend the night homeless each day in King County and almost half of those do not have any safe shelter.
AUBURN, Wash. – County and local city elected leaders announced a new plan on Friday to battle homelessness across our region.The plan of attack is being called ""Open Table" and it’s an attempt to bring more voices together to help stem the rising number of people who don’t have a safe place to sleep.Officials say 11,000 people spend the night homeless each day in King County and almost half of those do not have any safe shelter.
The 'Hawk House' in Kirkland returns
An annual Christmas tradition in Kirkland is back. We're talking, of course, about the "Hawk House."
An annual Christmas tradition in Kirkland is back. We're talking, of course, about the "Hawk House."
'The decorations are up!' Melania Trump kicks off her first White House Christmas
Ballerinas leaping to the strains of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" helped launch Christmas at the White House, featuring a traditional decor that Melania Trump chose for her family's first holiday season in the White House.
Ballerinas leaping to the strains of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" helped launch Christmas at the White House, featuring a traditional decor that Melania Trump chose for her family's first holiday season in the White House.
Homeless crisis pushing into suburbs with new funding on the way
Expect to see more fencing along highways and streets along the I-5 corridor. The Washington Department of Transportation and the City of Seattle are ramping up plans to block off more open space to keep the homeless from expanding.
Expect to see more fencing along highways and streets along the I-5 corridor. The Washington Department of Transportation and the City of Seattle are ramping up plans to block off more open space to keep the homeless from expanding.
Christmas tree shortage affects prices
A Christmas tree shortage means fewer trees for the demand. Experts say customers can expect to pay slightly higher prices this year, an average of about $10 more.
A Christmas tree shortage means fewer trees for the demand. Experts say customers can expect to pay slightly higher prices this year, an average of about $10 more.
14 uniquely themed Christmas trees on display Monday at the Westin
Fourteen of the region’s finest interior designers and decorators spent Sunday decorating holiday trees to be auctioned at Providence O’Christmas Trees Gala Dinner & Auction.
Fourteen of the region’s finest interior designers and decorators spent Sunday decorating holiday trees to be auctioned at Providence O’Christmas Trees Gala Dinner & Auction.
SDOT, WSDOT will spend $1 million to fence Seattle highways
City and state transportation departments are spending more than $1 million on fences aimed at keeping homeless people separated from highways in Seattle.
City and state transportation departments are spending more than $1 million on fences aimed at keeping homeless people separated from highways in Seattle.
Tree lighting ceremony goes off with no major disruptions
“The star’s lighting up!” exclaimed 8-year-old Claire Correll, watching the Macy’s star light up with her siblings at Westlake Center in downtown Seattle for the first time.
“The star’s lighting up!” exclaimed 8-year-old Claire Correll, watching the Macy’s star light up with her siblings at Westlake Center in downtown Seattle for the first time.
Recovering homeless addicts in Everett giving 'The Hand Up' to others still on the street
This week Snohomish County announced a new approach: treat the opioid crisis there like a natural disaster.
This week Snohomish County announced a new approach: treat the opioid crisis there like a natural disaster.
Grandma who accidentally invited stranger to Thanksgiving dinner makes it a tradition
Last year, a Mesa, Arizona grandmother accidentally invited the wrong teen to come to her Thanksgiving dinner. Wanda Dench thought she was text messaging her grandson, but she was really messaging 17-year-old Jamal Hinton.
Last year, a Mesa, Arizona grandmother accidentally invited the wrong teen to come to her Thanksgiving dinner. Wanda Dench thought she was text messaging her grandson, but she was really messaging 17-year-old Jamal Hinton.
Seattle's less fortunate get restaurant quality meal for Thanksgiving
Volunteers including Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Osvaldo Alonso served a traditional Thanksgiving dinner to those less fortunate at Amber Bar and Restaurant in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood.
Volunteers including Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Osvaldo Alonso served a traditional Thanksgiving dinner to those less fortunate at Amber Bar and Restaurant in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood.
Bear family enjoys Thanksgiving dinner on Woodinville patio (video)
Ron Beuslinch said the bears ate a pumpkin and some plants in their backyard for about 20-25 minutes before heavy rains came and they left.
Ron Beuslinch said the bears ate a pumpkin and some plants in their backyard for about 20-25 minutes before heavy rains came and they left.