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It started with the shoes
By adamg on Tue, 04/14/2015 - 11:45pm
Dominique Dawnielle reports:
So I was on the redline and saw a guy about my age who had holes all over his pants, shirt was filthy and he had on no shoes... He sat quietly trying to hide his feet while reading a newspaper. People stared, some laughed while others moved away in disgust... Not once thinking this guy may have just had a very hard time and was trying his hardest not to bother or offend anyone with his misfortune. Which you know on the redline hardly happens. By the time he got off at fields corner I couldn't take it anymore. I followed him off the train and asked him politely if he could walk with me to Eblens so I could by him new shoes! ...
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Thank You!
Your humanity and caring makes a difference in the world and makes a difference with me!
There are indeed angels
Thank you for being one of them.
Wonderful person!
I've seen people walking around Back Bay without shoes in the Winter. It's heartbreaking. I saw one man with paper towels wrapped around his feet in February.
St. Francis house is collecting new and gently used sneakers, through tomorrow. Drop off at Hyatt in DTX.
http://www.bostonusa.com/includes/calendar-of-events/Hyatt-Regency-St-Fr...
wow
wow wish I had seen this somewhere before now. I cant' make it down there but if they have another donation I have a few pairs I can donate.
YES
I saw this too and thought the same thing. Last year I bought three pairs of sneakers from a company I normally do not buy from. And since I couldn't get 4E's.. they ended up hurting my feet after a day so they are new in the box.
I may call over there and see if I can donate after the fact.. would love to give these shoes to people who can really use them. (like the 10 winter coats I donated to a coat drive my company had for the Veteran's Homeless Shelter on state street)
Oh shoot I know her haha.
Oh shoot I know her haha. Small world.
Also her actual last name is
Also her actual last name is Smith.
Bad form, dude
If she wanted everyone to know her real name, she would be using it. It's not cool to volunteer somebody else's personal information.
It's all there on her
It's all there on her facebook profile, including both of her alleged names.
It's not big deal in this case ...
Her fb page actually lists her real name too.
Maybe it does
I'm not seeing it, probably because I am not a Facebook user. I can't log in, so I don't see a lot of stuff you do. I still do not think it's cool to reveal identifying information information about somebody, especially if the only purpose is to show off that you know it. Does everyone knowing her real name benefit anyone, and in particular, does it benefit her?
I have to agree with you...
It is never in good form to reveal personal information about a person in a public spot that is not available on the person's original post. Even if it is on Facebook.
I like the part where she
I like the part where she took a picture of the receipt and told the whole world about what SHE did. Because you know....It's all about her.
No, she didn't, not really
She posted it on her Facebook page and it went viral because people really liked the story. Take a look at the number of shares on the page. I heard about her story from a couple of different folks - not her.
Theoretically downvoted
Just so you know
I kind of agree.
I kind of agree.
I mean isn't this what we all do? This is how we are supposed to be acting.
If you walk by someone in such need and do nothing, then I guess you would find this so unique.
While I don't fall for people shaking cups in my face for change, I have bought clothes for people I've seen in need.
But I do find it best to keep your good deeds to yourself, I guess that is what I find uneasy about her facebook page, pictures of receipts? Ugggh.
I hear you...
and yet in this day and age, I think it's not bad in the sense that it often does inspire other people to think differently or to go do something similar.
I love that she posted a
I love that she posted a picture of the receipt. Lots of people think of nice things to do without ever really taking action. There are plenty of slacktivists online who are all talk with no action. Here's proof that she did something great. Good for her. I hope it moves other people to action.
1 in 10,000
We all see tuis all the time. It take 10,000 of us to ealk by for someone like you to actually DO something... Thank you for being the human being that makes a difference in this planet! You will never know how or where, but you just tipped the scale.
Thank you for being a
Thank you for being a compassionate human.
$142 for three new clothing
$142 for three new clothing items? Could've bought him a whole new wardrobe for that price at a Goodwill or Salvation Army. Shoes are $5-15, shirts $5, pants $10, even stuff like sports jackets/blazers/suits are $10 typically.
Yes, that is true, but ...
In this ad-driven, product-oriented society we live in, being treated to new clothes from a store is special. Even some poor guy with no shoes is entitled to some enjoyment in life, and if somebody is willing to do that for him, why not?
Used shoes are terribly
Used shoes are terribly uncomfortable, they bear the foot impressions from the previous owner. And how long do you think they would last? Also pride. It was probably a nice morale booster to get something brand new, just for him.
Lots of homeless people spend significant time walking around, and exposed to the elements. Feet are important and need TLC! I commend her for buying a brand new pair of quality shoes!
I did the same thing last year...
... only it was a young girl at South Station. Everything had been stolen from her the night before, and she had on ratty clothes and no socks. At the Silver Line stop outside, there was a bunch of homeless gentlemen who got on the bus with her and started going through their bags to see what they could give her. (One man came up with flip flops.) Seeing this absolute kindness, I offered her the sweatpants and socks I was going to use at the gym. I also told her about Rosie's Place and how to get there.
Needless to say, I didn't work out that day. I went back to work, prayed for her safety, and shed a tear or two remembering the kindness of others who didn't have much to give.
Sub Story Girl?
Maybe sob story guy got married.
Probably not
Sob Story People have ZERO interest in non-monetary hand outs. I offered to BUY that ticket to Leominster when we got to North Station ... no dice!
And, thank YOU
For your kindness and humanity Dominique!
Where might shoes be got to give to folks on the street without
Where might shoes be got to give to folks on the street without good shoes?... Any places where free shoes are available?
Dominique Dawnielle
A big thank you to you and the people that helped shape you into the person you are today.
Bravo, Dominique!
Thank you for sharing this act of kindness. Boston needs more generous people such as yourself.
Speaking of donations: I've
Speaking of donations: I've been sitting on a pile of clothes I will never wear, which are still in good/excellent condition. I have been meaning to donate them, but I feel that giving them to a drop-box/thrift store isn't going to get them to people who really need the help.
Does anyone here have experience with reputable places in the city who will take clothing and distribute them to the needy locally?