What would you do if you found $21,000?

So often when the term homeless is used, it is without a story or a face. Today's article in the Detroit News highlights the story of Charles Moore --- a homeless man that found $21,000 in the trash and returned it back to the owner. No doubt, Mr. Moore's action speaks to his character. His circumstance of being homeless, tells a story about where we are today in society.

In Southeastern Michigan we have thousands who find themselves in a similar life situation---and with the economic transition, the numbers will only grow. There are personal stories like Mr. Moore behind every individual or family who finds themselves without a place to live.

Mr. Moore went to his counselor at Neighborhood Service Organization, a United Way sponsored agency, to get help with locating the owner of the money. At NSO, he finds not only nutrition, but a resource to assist him in getting back to a stable housing and employment environment. That work is going on each and every day.

If you would like to learn how you can help others like Mr. Moore, please call United Way's 211. We can link you up with organizations who are creating pathways to success.