LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Helping the homeless get back on their feet doesn’t cost much.
Take it from Merideth Spriggs, the founder and Chief Kindness Officer of local nonprofit Caridad.
She says one overlooked item many people have on hand can make the difference in where you live, for her paying the fee is priceless.
“That’s $22.50 of money that we already have in our budget,” Spriggs said. “That’s a simple fix for us to help somebody and get them back on their feet.”
Spriggs shared she discovered there was a problem by listening to people living on the streets.
“What I’ve been finding is that some people, all they need is ID assistance, and then they can go indoors,” Spriggs explained. “If that’s all it takes to get somebody off the streets is just get them their id and they’re on their way, great, let’s do it!”
She’s has …