halifax, nova scotia’s residents have recently been seeing an interesting sight: coats tied to street poles. at first, one might think that these clothes are lost, but they’ve actually been put there for a specific reason. if you look closely, there are labels attached to the jackets that read, “we’re not lost! if you are stuck out in the cold, please take me to keep warm!”
every year, tara smith-atkins works to help the homeless brave winter’s freezing temperatures. she asks the community to donate old coats and then invites local children to help her tie them to lamp posts for those in need. they also bring along scarves and mittens.
as the kids are tying outerwear to the poles, she aims to teach them an important lesson. she explained, “When we got back in the car after an hour on the street, they were all freezing and crying for the heater to be on and complaining because they were cold. and they were bundled up.” not only is the compassionate woman working to help the homeless, she’s also teaching young children the significance of what they’re doing. next year, smith-atkins hopes to include a $5 voucher in each coat pocket so the wearer can buy themselves a hot meal.
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credits: halifolks, tara smith-atkins, amy poehler’s smart girls, ann gragert
What a wonderful and generous person.
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She is, indeed
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What a beautiful idea.
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And so simple
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What a beautiful and amazing woman Tara is. Such a brilliant idea and so generous, also teaching the kids in so many ways. Thanks for sharing, very touching.
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She is )
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What a wonderful person and idea! Thank you for sharing!
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Yes to both, and my pleasure )
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So awesome!
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I’ll admit, I did a double take when I first saw the photograph and thought, headless!
What a wonderful tribute to humanity this charitable work is and I bet the children will never forget what they learn. I love the idea.
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It is and I’m sure they will never forget –
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This is such a beautiful message. Thank you for sharing this! I always enjoy my visits to your blog 🙂 Happy Monday amiga 🙂
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Thanks and you too )
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Clever idea!
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Isn’t it though?
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I like your blog. It is very good information and I love that you shared it with all of us. Great new look!!! I found your blog I will be following you now.
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That is amazing! Thank you for sharing this beautiful story and idea, Beth!
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My pleasure )
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😊
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That is a lovely idea and story. Fortune is only one symbol away from misfortune and your life can change from one situation to another before you even know it. This brings that home.
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Yes –
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I meant “syllable” of course but got distracted !
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Wonderful! Thanks for sharing 😀
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Happy to )
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Thanks for finding these lovely and generous acts of kindness, Beth. You did a great job of including colorful coats to catch our eyes, too. 🙂
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I am in awe of them )
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This makes it open and giving without needing to “ask” which I love about herbidea!! 🙂
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yes, absolutely –
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My heart skipped a beat. This is something that should be sent around the world. Let us see what we bloggers can do with it. XX Virginia
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Thanks , Virginia. Such a simple and powerful idea )
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I’m so impressed. What a neat woman!
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Me too and she really is-
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Such a fantastic idea! it’s also a great way to teach children to be grateful for what they have.
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I agree )
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Giving and helping those in need, a lovely way to share 🙂
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Yes –
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I’m all for volunteers pooling skill and hands-on help to homeless, in whatever form. As a knitter, I’ve long advocated to handcrafts volunteers to meet in hospital lobbies, where they can make hats and socks for the sick and needy who come to the hospitals. I guarantee there are thousands of knitters (and crocheters) out there who have lots of yarn, other materials, and time they would love to donate. What better way to pass the time while you’re waiting for news? It’s something any community can do, and it would be great PR for all concerned.
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me too, katherine. and what a beautiful idea –
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This is an awesome program.
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i so agree, andra.
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A wonderful idea. A really caring heart at work.
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
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absolutely, david –
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thanks for posting this, so inspiring! by the way, your positive blog and its messages are always appreciated by this gal! happy holidays to you!
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Thanks so much, Connie and you too )
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I love good people.
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me too –
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There is still goodness!
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it’s all around us. )
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What a great idea! This makes me happy! 🙂
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me too!
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Amazing. Thank you for sharing this story.
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my pleasure )
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That is so cool. (No pun intended!) Thanks for sharing!
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my pleasure )
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Wonderful idea 💝👏
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i thought so too, lucia )
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I LOVE this!
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Isn’t it a simple and powerful idea?
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Yes! Not quite so necessary where I live, but I really like the concept!
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wonderful story !
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thanks, duncan )
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Wonderful!
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such a simple, yet powerful idea –
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Yes 🙂
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