Back on October 21st of 2017, Project Live Love had the pleasure of helping plan and execute YMSL’s Ultimate Gift 2017. Here is one student’s reaction to the day that we think pretty well sums it up…
This is me and my new friend Jack. Jack prefers to be called J. J is a homeless man living around Atlanta with his nephew. Today J got free lunch, some clothes, free medical screening, a free haircut, and some everyday materials to help him get back on his feet. After he received his haircut, J got up and felt a little dizzy, so he decided to sit back down. He got his blood pressure taken and realized it was very high. I asked him about this and he simply responded with, “It’s just something I’ll deal with; ain’t no worries”. J has been living in Atlanta his whole life. J has had some setbacks like this one in his life that have left him homeless, but through all of his struggles he has maintained his positive attitude and high spirits. Today I got the chance to sit down and talk with J for just a few short minutes at lunch, but in that time he told me, “It feels great to know someone cares about me”. I learned all of this about J in one sitting. We need more people like J in this world, and more people who are willing to help him, even if it just means talking to him for a few minutes over lunch.
Additionally, here is a short recap video from the event…
