The majority of us have a warm bed to go home to at the end of the day. But sadly, there are countless individuals around the world who live without one of the most basic needs – shelter.
Although a roof over our heads is something we’re accustomed to, it’s certainly not a “luxury” we should take for granted.
Being homeless is hard enough as it is, but when you throw in the threat of sickness, violence, and exposure to the elements, it can be absolutely lethal.
According to the National Coalition for the Homeless, 44% of homeless people in the United States live unsheltered, with approximately 700 losing their lives from hypothermia every single year.
While some people are quick to hand their change to a homeless person, there are plenty who’ll simply walk by. Certain individuals dedicate their lives to helping those in need – and others ignore the issue.
Interestingly, a group of teenagers in Poland went viral for their actions.
They were caught on tape bringing a sleeping, homeless man a gift: a warm quilt and comfy pillow.
According to the National Coalition for the Homeless, when winter comes and the temperatures drop, the homeless often abandon the streets and make use of local shelters. Unfortunately, these shelters don’t always have enough beds for the influx of people, and many are still forced to sleep in the cold.
So when a homeless man asked three boys— Szymon, Wojtek, and Marcin— for a blanket, they knew they had to help, reports TVN24.
The boys were captured on security footage published by the city guards. It shows them walking through the streets and carrying a quilt and a pillow.
In an interview with TVN24, Szymon revealed that they had met the man earlier when he had asked them for a blanket.
The teens decided to try and fulfil his request.
They had searched everywhere and were losing hope when they came across an abandoned couch left by someone who had been moving. On it lay the clean quilt and pillow.
The footage shows the trio returning with the items.
They then tucked in the homeless man who, Szymon tells TVN24, thanked them and smiled before cuddling into the warm blanket and falling back to sleep.
They were recognized for their act of kindness.
When the video was published, the boys were identified and personally rewarded with smartwatches from Kordian Kolbiarz, the mayor of Nysa. TVN24 reports that Kolbiarz told the boys,
“That’s a big gesture. I bow to you. The world needs such gestures.”
Not everyone would have done what these teens did. So it’s amazing to see such young individuals act with their hearts.
For their part, the boys have been modest about their good deed, emphasizing that it is the typical human response to when someone is in need.
“If someone asks for help, we should give them a hand.”
Watch the video below to see the teens’ act of kindness for yourself. Our planet needs more people like them!
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