When a kind man learned that a local homeless woman was sleeping on hard concrete; no boxes, no tent, he went to his local hardware store and built her a tiny house on wheels himself.

Elvis Summers has an apartment in Los Angeles, and most mornings he is greeted by a friendly 60-year-old homeless woman named Smokie who asks him if he has any extra recyclables. After several encounters, the two began having regular conversations and became friends.

Elvis asked Smokie about where she was staying, and she would humbly just say that she was “living down the street.”

“I know you told me you lived down the street, but I mean where exactly do you sleep?” Elvis asked.

To his surprise, Smokie shared that she just slept next to a building a few blocks away, no tarp, no tent or boxes, just on the hard concrete.

“I figured she at the very least had a cardboard box, a tarp, or something, but she had none of that,” Elvis said. “She was like, ‘Well, I don’t have anything [so] I just sleep next to the building.’ “

“I asked, ‘Is there an awning or anything?’ She was like, ‘There’s a chair.’ “

Elvis learned that Smokie had been married previously, but her husband passed, and she ended up losing her house.

“I still am choked up over it,” Elvis said. “She was married for a long time and had a house and her husband died. She lost her husband and then she lost her house and that’s how she ended up on the street.”

Feeling a deep sense of compassion for this sweet homeless woman, Elvis decided that he was going to do what he could to help her. He skipped some of his own meals and bills in order to budget and buy the materials needed to build Smokie a tiny house: one where she could sleep in comfort.

“That got me. I just jumped in the car and went to Home Depot. I was like, ‘Screw it.’ I mean I skipped on buying a little bit of food – a lot of bit of food – skipped on a couple of bills and just made it happen.”

Elvis had read an article about a man in Oakland who had been making tiny houses out of discarded material, so he thought he’d give it a try. He Budgeted around $500 to get the materials, which included a front door, two locks, a window and sturdy wheels to go under the house. The roof shingles and siding were out of his budget, but a kind manager named Rick from Allied Building kindly donated them for Smokie after Elvis shared with him what he was using them for. It took five days to build, and Elvis created a time-lapse video of the construction.

“I had nowhere to really build it, so I just built it in the street outside of my apartment. The local LAPD cops have been super cool, and have told me they support it, as long as we move it to a different spot every 72 hours.”

The finished product is beautiful, and Smokie shared that sleeping in it has given her a sense of peace and relaxation that she hasn’t felt in a very long time.

“I felt so good,” Smokie said of her first time in her new home. “I was so relaxed. I think I must’ve slept half of the day.”

Elvis even included a little sign for the front door which reads, “Home SWEET Home.”

After seeing Smokie’s happiness from having a comfortable and safe place to sleep, many kind hearts reached out to Elvis and told him that they wanted to help support his cause, so he created a nonprofit named The Tiny House Project.

“I’ve met so many homeless people, good people,” Elvis said. “Since I built Smokie’s, I’ve had several people ask me to make them a tiny home and it’s turned into much more than just the one house.”

Watch this time-lapse video of Elvis making and giving Smokie a new home:

You are Loved.

Bullying, sadly, occurs in places all around the world, each and every single day.

Whilst the vast majority of us know that bullies and their cruel ways have no place in modern day society, this most vile of traits endures. It can be found in work places, in sports teams and even in friendship groups – where there are people, there are most often instances of bullying.

Perhaps most tragically of all is that children still find themselves bullied. Here we enter a gray area, since sometimes kids that bully others are deemed too young to know any better. Most of them grow out of the phase and become good adults and decent human beings. Some don’t.

Regardless, bullying among children is something every parent needs to have a keen eye on. The ramifications can be dire, sometimes deadly.

One mom has shared her story on Heartwarming Things in an attempt to garner support for her 3-year-old son, who was bullied because of his ginger hair.

As per Lauren Gilbert’s blog post, she was traveling on a public bus when another boy targeted her young son because of his hair color.

“My beautiful boy was told social services should have taken him away because his hair colour is disgusting. The boy then turned to his friend and said if he ever had a ginger child he would kill it,” Lauren wrote.

“Now my little boy is only 3 and was left very confused. I feel devastated as I to have ginger hair and no all too well what it’s like to grow up being singled out/ the target of such bullies.“

She went on to explain that her little boy hasn’t stopped asking why people don’t like his hair and, even more heartbreakingly, if he could change his hair so people would like it.

Lauren continued: “I can feel my heart breaking every time he asks me. My little boy looks so sad and I want to make it better. The reason I am trying to go public with this is because I know these cruel bullies are in the minority.

“I want to show my little boy that there is more good in this world than bad. There are kind and caring non judgemental people who won’t ever single him out.

“I ask you all to please share this and show my boy how beautiful he is. I want to show him the good in this world with the power of Facebook. It isn’t okay to bully somebody for their hair colour, not now. Not ever. Thank you.“

I don’t know about you, but reading things like this just makes my blood boil. We’ve seen the tragic consequences bullying can have, and yet it seems as though some parents still don’t impress upon their kids just how dangerous it can be.

We want to make sure Lauren’s 3-year-old knows that he’s special, and that having ginger hair is absolutely nothing to be ashamed of.

Share this article to send this bullied child love and prayers, and to show you stand against bullying in all its ugly forms.

All love stories are special and offer a wonderful escapism, giving hope to us all, but very few stay with us.

Raymond and Velva Breuer’s unforgettable love story is one that’s got the whole nation talking.

Raymond and Velva spent most of their lives together. They grew up in the same city, were in the same class in elementary school and graduated from the same high school.

In trying to get Velva’s attention Raymond didn’t leave the best first impression when he tapped her with a hot poker, he didn’t realize was hot, leaving her with a scar.

What one young boy did for his siblings melted thousands of hearts. Now the entire community considers him a hero, but he says that he only did what anyone else would if found in his situation.

Deacon Ashmore, a six-grader, was out with his two little sisters, his brother, and some of their friends when two dogs started running towards them. The creatures started barking angrily and attacked the little ones. It was then when Deacon decided to fight the dogs with his bare hands. He told the kids to run to safety as he continued struggling to defeat the dogs who at that point started biting him.

Although he got scared himself, he cared more for his siblings’ well-being than his own. Sadly, one of the dogs sank its teeth into Deacon’s leg and tore through his muscle. There was blood everywhere, but Deacon didn’t stop trying to release himself. Luckily, shortly after, the dogs ran away.

His father, Peter, told Detroit Press that Deacon was rushed into the hospital after the accident where he was given medical help. Doctors needed to fix his tendons, ligaments, and muscles. Even during his surgery, Deacon didn’t stop asking if his little brother was okay.

Deacon was adopted from Ethiopia when he was very young, but he loves his family to the moon and back. He never felt like he was not his parents’ biological son.

Speaking of her son’s bravery, mom Elizabeth said: “For him, it wasn’t a second thought, that’s the kind of big brother he is.”

Although the surgery went well, Deacon’s path to full recovery would be long, and that means huge medical expenses. That is why a member of their church, Clete Bontrager, set up a GoFundMe to help the family.

“Many of you know Deacon Ashmore as a great young man! Deacon proved that Monday evening. His leg was mauled by a dog while playing outside with his siblings. Deacon stepped between the two dogs and his siblings so they could run to the house, but in doing so had his leg badly mangled,” the page said.

Thanks to people from the community and all over the country who praised Deacon’s heroism and bravery, the funds required were collected in no time.

The good we do for others is what makes us good people. The more we care for those around us, the more God gives kindness to us, and that’s something we should never forget.

A woman named Sara Fleming found herself in a situation in which she could help someone in need and she stepped up as a voice in her head urged her to do it.

It was around Christmastime and she was aware it was the period of the year when miracles happen, so she wanted to be the reason for one family’s smile by paying it forward.

Sara knows it was God who connected the dots and made her meet the family she helped again, and at a place where she finds her inner peace.

“Sweet friends, this is a true story. I’m sharing for others to hear of God’s goodness and mercy. It’s not about me. Great things HE hath done!”

As she was waiting in line to pay for her groceries, Sara noticed a father struggling to pay for his stuff. His card got declined repeatedly as he was heard asking the cashier to put some of the products to the side. But, his card wouldn’t pass and he had nothing else to offer.

“There was a girl and boy with him, and I heard them call him ‘Dad’ several times. The girl was a pre-teen, and the boy was about my son’s age. I could see the embarrassment written all over their faces,” Sara said.

She could see the devastation on the father’s face as his family was about to spend the holidays without the essential products and the food they needed so much.

At that moment, Sara heard the God’s command.

“Then suddenly, I felt it. It was like a gentle shove on the back and a mild electric shock to my heart.”

“Pay for these groceries,” it said. “It doesn’t matter if you don’t have the money…I’ll provide. Trust Me.”

She, however, didn’t know what to say because she didn’t want the man to feel even more embarrassed.

“That small voice still called again. Another shove. Stronger this time. ‘I’ve got it,’ I blurted out loudly, as heat flooded my face.”

He turned down to see who the kind person standing behind him was and said, “I don’t know how to thank you. I’m a single Dad. It’s so hard.”

“It’s okay. I wanted to help. I know it’s what God told me to do. And I have been there,’ I replied quietly,” Sara recalls.

She was happy she could make the day of the father and his two children who wouldn’t stop looking straight into her eyes.

But then, around two months later, something incredible happened. Sara was at the church when she spotted the family sitting at the end of her pew.

Sara started crying quietly. She was happy to see the father and his two kids again and she couldn’t believe how of all the churches, they were now in hers.

“I never told him I was a Christian. I never even told him where I went to church. The same One who brought this Dad and his family to my church that Sunday.”

Sara than knew that doing good for others wasn’t about the people showing kindness, but it was all about HIM.

We all know Jane Fonda and her influence in the movie industry. The name alone screams prestige and she’s among the most successful in the industry.

She has been in the show business for over six decades and her roles are always remembered by the mention of her name.

Jane Fonda made her acting debut in 1960 and received a nomination. She made her screen debut the same year in a romantic comedy.

Jane knows how to cause a media frenzy, as her first exercise video became the highest-selling of all time; she sold over 17 million copies.

She divorced her second husband Tom Hayden and went on to marry Ted Turner a billionaire media mogul. Jane divorced Turner in 2001 and went back to acting.

 

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Some people believe that the 83-year-old actress got her fame because she’s the daughter of Henry Honda, a legendary actor, but that’s not the case.

Jane was born on December 21, 1937, in New York City and her mom committed suicide 12 years after she was born. Jane’s mom committed suicide in Craig House Psychiatric hospital while undergoing treatment. Jane losing her mom was something that affected her deeply and her father wasn’t a man of many words, he had his pain to deal with.

Jane was born to Frances Ford Seymour a Canadian-born socialite and Henry Fonda, an American actor. Henry once said that the family surname Fonda was from an Italian ancestor.

Henry married Susan Blanchard the same year he lost his wife and the marriage ended abruptly.

Jane wasn’t just an actress, she was also an environmentalist, former fashion model, and political activist. She was a political activist during the Vietnam war. She co-founded the Women’s Media Center in 2005, alongside Robin Morgan and Gloria Steinem.

Jane was known for many of her remarkable roles and she has several awards and nominations, even an Oscar award.

She got two Oscars for her 1972 movie, Klute, and the 1979 movie, coming home.

This year, Bridget Fonda received the Cecil B. DeMille Award and her outfit left many tongues wagging.

Years ago, Bridget Fonda told Ellen DeGeneres that she won’t buy a new piece of clothing again, and it seems she stood by her words as her outfit for the award was a white suit she wore before.

Bobby Rydell (conceived Robert Louis Ridarelli; April 26, 1942) is an American vocalist, mostly of wild music. In the mid 1960s, he was viewed as an adolescent icon.

His most notable melodies incorporate “Wild One” and “Volare” (cover), and he showed up in the film Bye Birdie in 1963.

Background information:

Birth name – Robert Louis Ridarelli, Born in April 26, 1942 (age 79) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Genres Rock and roll, traditional pop Occupation(s) Singer, actor Instruments Vocals, drums Years active 1958–present Labels Cameo-Parkway Capitol Records Reprise Records (U.S.) Columbia (U.K.) Website bobbyrydell.com

Career:

Rydell was brought into the world to an Italian family, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the child of Jennie (Sapienza) and Adrio “Al” Ridarelli. In 1950, he won an ability show on the TV series Paul Whiteman’s television Teenager Club and acquired a spot on the cast, where he stayed for quite a long while.

He changed his name to Bobby Rydell and played in a few groups in the Philadelphia region. After three fruitless singles for little organizations, he marked a recording contract with Appearance Records. Two or three lemon, “Kissin’ Time” arrived at the graphs in 1959.

In May 1960, Rydell visited Australia with The Everly Siblings, Billy “Crash” Craddock, Marv Johnson, The Champs, and The Crickets, recording an Australian adaptation of “Kissin’ Time” for the occasion.

His subsequent achievement, “We Got Love”, was his initial million-collection vender, acquiring gold circle status. “Wild One”, upheld with “Minimal Bitty Young lady”, was his subsequent million-selling single; his triumphs proceeded with “Swingin’ School” supported with “Ding-A-Ling”, and the million-collection selling Volare later that year.

He performed at the Copacabana in New York City in 1961, where he was the most youthful entertainer to feature at the nightclub. In February 1961 he showed up at the Celebration du Rock, at the Palais des Sports de Paris in Paris, France.

Rydell’s prosperity and possibilities drove his dad, Adrio, a foreman at the Electro-Nite Carbon Organization in Philadelphia, to leave in 1961 following 22 years to turn into his child’s street manager. Rydell delivered the tune “Wildwood Days” in 1963; it arrived at Number 17 on the Announcement Hot 100 diagram and stayed on the outline for nine weeks.

A painting on the Wildwood, New Jersey promenade (painted in 2014) respects Rydell, whose melody put the local area into the public spotlight. CBS That very year, he played Hugo Peabody in the film form of Bye Birdie with Ann-Margret and Dick Van Dyke.

The first stage creation of Bye Birdie played no genuine talking part for the personality of Hugo, however the film script was reworked explicitly to grow the part for Rydell. In 2011, Sony Pictures carefully reestablished this film.

Trigger Warning: This story contains details of rape and harassment that readers may find disturbing

A mother was left heartbroken after a heartless group of bullies “completely desecrated” her late daughter’s grave. 12-year-old Semina Halliwell was a “beautiful and funny” Southport girl, who was allegedly raped by a boy of her age in February this year. After months of physical and emotional abuse following the molestation, Halliwell was tragically left “traumatized.” On June 12, she died by suicide. Understandably, her mother Rachel Halliwell was devastated by her sweet daughter’s demise, but she sadly had more things to worry about. Rachel feared that the 12-year-old’s bullies would gatecrash her funeral and rightly so, they showed up that solemn day and appeared to be ridiculing her death.

If this wasn’t enough, her bullies have stooped to the lows of desecrating her grave. “It was covered in bricks and rocks and there was dog mess all over it,” said the defeated mother. “It was clearly done on purpose. Heartless disgusting vile people. There are no words to describe these evil people that could do this to a 12-year-old girl’s grave.” Revolting screenshots have appeared on social media which shows someone offering money to anyone who would “trash” the youngster’s grave and film the disgusting deed. Thankfully, the community that loved Semina came together and helped clean the child’s grave. However, it seems like the girl’s bullies won’t even let her rest in peace even after death.

Speaking to Liverpool Echo previously, Rachel revealed that Semina had been raped and then bullied online for the sexual crime that had been committed against her. She also shared footage that reportedly showed the Stanley High student being physically attacked by others earlier this year. The mother believes that the incidents took place in parks near their home nearly a month after the alleged rape incident. Semina’s case had left the community shocked and on June 23 Labour MP Apsana Begum asked Education Secretary Gavin Williamson about the things that could be done to protect kids from sexual harassment and abuse as she mentioned the 12-year-old’s tragic death at the parliamentary committee.

“I wanted to highlight the case of Semina who was 12 years old who disclosed that she’d been raped, and committed suicide,” said Begum according to Daily Mail. At the moment, the Merseyside Police continue to investigate the report of rape at an address in Southport. “Extensive inquiries are ongoing into this allegation and other matters relating to the same alleged victim, and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage,” said a spokesman with the department. They confirmed that the desecration of Semina’s grave is also being investigated. Condemning the bullies who resorted to this vile act, community inspector Graham Fisher said, “The community will no doubt share our shock and revulsion that a grave could be desecrated like this.”

He continued, “This is the final resting place of a beloved family member, and I can only imagine how upsetting it must have been for their loved ones to find that the grave had been treated in this way. While thankfully no permanent damage has been caused, it will have caused lasting distress to the family. Urging the public to come forward with any information that they might have, he said, “I want to appeal to anyone who may have been visiting the cemetery in recent days and witnessed anything suspicious to contact us so that we can bring the perpetrators of this callous crime to justice.” If you have any information relating to the crime, please message @MerPolCC on Twitter or Merseyside Police Contact Centre on Facebook. You can also contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and leave a tip anonymously.