i recently watched a news piece on the san fernando valley rescue mission driving around with a MOBILE SHOWER UNIT. homeless people line up to have a hot shower once a week. it was SO moving and one of those reminders that a little goes a long way in making people happy. for them, a fresh start to the week was all they needed to feel "human" again.
i thought it might be fun to put together dopp kits for those in need of some freshening up. the DOLLAR TREE and 99 CENT ONLY stores are the place to hit. deodorant, mouthwash, toothpaste, toothbrush and a comb (or any variation on toiletries) would run you $5, pack them in a zip lock bag from your kitchen drawer and VOILA! you have just created a valuable package for someone living on the streets.
make one, make 20, decorate the bags, or not, you and your kids can spend as little or as much time as you want on a project like this one. pass them out, or, if you feel more comfortable, drop them off at a local shelter or church.
the lesson: kindness toward others, especially others in need, is a basic human value we need to practice as often as possible.
***added bonus: who knows, this could inspire even MY kids to brush their hair -stranger things have happened.
