Socks…Bibles…Lots of smiles…Day 18

Speechless on how today went! Enjoy!

See ya on the road,

Jason

Make a difference today!

Support Brian O’Neal and his Do Foundation

“I am entering this contest on behalf of a newly developed organization called “DO Foundation.”  DO Foundation is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of everyone with an emphasis on the economically challenged and culturally disadvantaged. We are striving to improve the lives of individuals, families, veterans and teens who are displaced/homeless by providing immediate assistance in regaining a life of self-sufficiency. We have put together an event that will allow us to begin to achieve that goal starting in Detroit, MI. I am proposing to organize an 8 -9 city all star concert tour simply titled “Dreams In Color” to raise proceeds that will be invested to fund in-house and outside community empowerment programs and housing for the homeless. This will be a highly publicized concert event, featuring some of the biggest names in Contemporary Jazz, Blues, and R&B as well as popular local artist , comedians and star athletes. ”

Quote from Brian O’Neal

I strongly urge anyone following Saved Life: Coast to Coast to help a friend of mine realize his dreams. I am behind him 110% on his vision and mission to help the homeless! Let’s do something! Let’s get involved!

See ya on the road,

Jason

Please visit and VOTE now! Get Involved!

Saved Life Partners with Comfort Socks

Saved Life: Coast to Coast is proud to announce our partnership with Comfort Socks. We are expecting our first shipment of socks to reach us in Tallahassee. Comfort socks distributes their socks free of charge less shipping…Saved Life will be responsible for the shipping fees.

“Comfort Socks is a 501(c)3 public charity that collects new socks from individuals, schools, companies, and apparel manufacturers. We then distribute the socks to non-profit organizations that serve homeless people and families. Our mission is simple – Comfort- It just feels good to put on a new pair of socks, and we believe this warm and comfortable feeling can help to ease the pain of someone who feels lost or forgotten by this world. Socks are an important part of health and a constant need for homeless people, who are mostly on their feet, and do not change socks on a daily basis – Comfort Socks is working hard to make socks always available to those in need – In addition to supporting our local shelters – Comfort Socks stretches its service to homeless shelters coast to coast, across the United States. Comfort Socks also recognizes that sock drives encourage kindness and purpose for young and old alike, so that ultimately, the comfort these socks bring can be enjoyed soulfully by the provider and recipient.”

Quote from Comfort Socks Website

Shipping fees are based per box shipped. Each box contain approximately 150 pairs of socks. The cost to ship each box to Saved Life to distribute on the streets of each city we visit is $30. Each pair of socks cost us $.20 each. Your simple donation of $5 could provide clean socks, a life necessity for those living on the streets, to 25 homeless men, women, and children. What a difference we can make!

So…I ask you to help us to help them! Sign-up for our “Make Every Mile Matter” Campaign and help us make a difference to someone today! We are not asking for much. A simple donation of $5 could affect the lives of many.




Another fine example of unity in action! Join us!

For more information on Comfort Socks please vist http://www.comfortsocksonline.org

Chester and Johnnie

Happy Sunday everyone! This is footage that we shot yesterday here in Lake City, Florida. I find it very sad that people can get used to living like this. We followed a trail of beer cans and garbage to Chesters encampment which consisted of a tent and firepit. Chester is a 67 year old Vietnam-era combat vet. He was a Marine who served 2 tours in Vietnam. After talking with him for several hours, I can understand his attitudes. he has never quite got over what he saw there and what he did there, even after all these years. I prayed with Chester, although he really didn’t care for it…I think, gave him some fresh socks, and wished him well.

Johnnie on the other hand has been homeless for most of his adult life. We really could not figure out the root causes, but after speaking with him for several minutes it was clear that he suffers from a mental disorder. My heart went out to both of these men. They are both very different from one another, but share a commom characteristic, they are both chronically homeless.

We ask that you keep Johnnie and Chester in your prayers. Pray that the light of Jesus will lift them up beyond their current situations. Pray that hope continues to reach them! thank you!

See ya on the road,

Jason

***WARNING…Video contains strong language and graphic content…not recommended for children under 16***

Ronnie’s Home Last Night

Unbelievable! This man is 60 something years old and this is where he sleeps. As soon as we get enough money put together, we are gonna get him a bus ticket back to Gainesville where he can spend his remaining days closer to his family. I asked Ronnie why he hasn’t went there already? He replied, “I don’t want to be a burden!” Given 90 days to live and he is still humble. That’s God working in his life folks! I am proud to have met Ronnie! He has surely affected my life!

Could you imagine living in a dumpster?