It might come as a surprise to you, but homelessness is still a huge problem all over. Many communities are affected by this issue, and one California lady is trying to do something about it in the most creative way.
She's been making sleeping mats for the homeless using the most unconventional materials. Check this out and help her cause.
You see, this handy lady is doing something amazing to help the homeless population in her community. She's actually reusing plastic bags to make sleeping mats for those in need.
Okay, so how does she make these sleeping bags, you ask? Let me tell you all about it. Jen cuts the bags in strips and weaves them as you would do with a blanket.
Jen says that these mats use up plastic that would otherwise just sit in trash cans and roadsides. Isn't that the truth, huh? What a smart lady.
Not only that, but because these mats are plastic, they are also super durable for any sort of weather. That's fantastic, right?
And on top of that, they're also really comfy and squishy. They're also light to carry around, unlike a heavy mattress or a regular sleeping bag.
That's pretty genius idea for her to think of, huh? So far, Jen has used 1,500 bags to make seven sleeping bags, but she needs our help. She's running out of bags, so she needs donations ASAP.
If you want to help out, Jen has setup up a P.O box where you can send her your unwanted bags. Feel free to send the bags here: Jennifer P.O. Box 24768, 1001 Gayley Ave. Ste. 105, #24768, Los Angeles, CA 90025.
She actually had to set up the P.O box because of the wonderful response she has received. Aww, it's so awesome to hear that people are really trying to help out.
She hopes that people all over will start making them and give them out to others in need. That is another amazing idea, no?
I'm so impressed by the creativity and the drive of this young woman. I wish more people in the world were as thoughtful as she is. We need more amazing acts of kindness like these. Do you agree with me on this?
