Struggling Homeless Single Dad Gets Life Turned Around With Random Act Of Kindness – Video

James Moss decided to give back after he was floored by the actions of total strangers who donated more than $55,000 to help him get off the street and back on his feet. So over the weekend, the barber and single father of a one-year-old boy, gave out free food in a downtown Denver park. Helped by a few volunteers, Moss handed out sandwiches Saturday until the food ran out. Moss, who recently moved from New York to Denver, ended up on the street with his boy, Zhi, after his arrangements for housing fell through.

James Moss decided to give back after he was floored by the actions of total strangers who donated more than $55,000 to help him get off the street and back on his feet. So over the weekend, the barber and single father of a one-year-old boy, gave out free food in a downtown Denver park. Helped by a few volunteers, Moss handed out sandwiches Saturday until the food ran out.

Moss, who recently moved from New York to Denver, ended up on the street with his boy, Zhi, after his arrangements for housing fell through. And then he met And then he met philanthropist Leo Logothetis on a downtown street.

Moss explained what happened to him. He wept as he held his son and said he had a job as a barber, but nowhere to sleep. Logothetis, author of “The Kindness Diaries,” has been working to generate goodwill across the world.

On the spot, he told Moss that he was going to give him $1,000 and a week in a hotel. A GoFundMe page was established. And in little more than 13 days, donations surpassed $55,000. Moss has found a place in a shelter for the time being, he said in a video posted to YouTube. “I love you all,” he said. “Thank you." Moss has found a place in a shelter for the time being, he said in a video posted to YouTube. “I love you all,” he said. “Thank you."

This is how people reacted to this post:

Brianna Gordy - I have the utmost respect for any manager or owner who allows someone struggling to bring their child to work.

Tata - So many aba-doned and empty homes in America and there is still not enough housing, or help for the homeless.

paigeeeey - I love seeing fathers just willing to do anything for their child. God bless him. I'm so happy he got some help

afenismama - Good to know humanity still exists…God bless them AND the people who helped them out

Gloria Marie - The dad that gave up his life for his son is a good person. He wanted to make sure his son grew up having a good life.

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