9-Year-Old Gives Homeless Woman Purse Full Of Essentials

Homelessness is one of the biggest social problems in modern day society, and quite honestly as much as a community wants to help those in need, sometimes people are strapped for ideas on how they can give. Everyone has their own way of contributing to the people around them, and helping those in need, but there are a select few who really inspire a sense of change and encourage others to do the same.

An example of one such person is 9-year-old D.J. Flores—a fourth grade student from Fort Worth, Texas, who has set out on a mission to help reduce the anguish of the homeless in any way he can—especially women. D.J. has set up a campaign called “Love in Packs” in which he packs up everyday essentials like toiletries and distributes them to the homeless people in his community.

He originally started off with filling shoeboxes for those in need but then was inspired with a different idea when he was given some used purses. He says research shows that women are more likely to end up on the streets and homeless because of unfortunate events of domestic violence. So D.J. decided that it was time to turn his attention to the women in his community.

He asked his mom, Tonya Carter de Flores, if instead of shoeboxes they can fill purses with essentials and give them out? Tonya was beyond proud of her son who is so compassionate about making a change and helping others at such a young age. She readily agreed to this new idea. Something to keep in mind is that D.J.’s family isn’t well-off themselves. There have been times where they have also been on the verge of homelessness but it doesn’t stop them from lending a helping hand to others.

We can all be a part of this beautiful initiative that D.J. has started. How? “Love in Packs” can always use donations of gently used purses, monetary donations ($25 helps fill a purse), or you can simply donate the essentials that are put in these bags.

Watch the inspiring video below to see what an incredible effort this 9-year-old is making in helping his community. Share this story with family and friends and let’s inspire some change!


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