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Random Acts of Charity or Planned Release of Goods
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#charity #altruism #alms #almsdeeds #tzedakah #messianicjews #christianjews #2021
***DESIRED ALMSDEED to gladly receive: 1-WAY TRIP TO ISRAEL***
***ARE THERE ANY JEWS (Messianic-Christian) left IN THE WORLD?***
***ATTENTION: EXILE ALL CHRISTIANS TO "Biblical Cosmology-oriented" ISRAEL (away from Heliocentric America) NOW!***
***DEMAND the declaration that ISRAEL IS THE OFFICIAL PLACE OF REFUGE FOR CHRISTIANITY, JUDAISM, AND THE ORDER OF MELCHISEDEC!***
*JANUARY-MARCH*
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*APRIL-JUNE*
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*JULY-AUGUST*
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*SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER*
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*NOVEMBER*
In November, the locals of Sandy, and Draper offered me food, liquid refreshment (water, beverage, alcoholic beverage, etc.), tobacco (cigarette[s]), monies, discount(s), groceries, care package(s) (canned goods, cereal, snacks, dry milk, bottled water, etc.), socks, gloves, inflatable camping pad(s), tarp(s), hand warmers, lodging, temporary shelter, ride(s), help, temporary shelter suggestions, camping suggestions, and encouragement. *End result: food, more bandages, a new luggage cart, and more newspapers
-SANDY, UT-
*Outside of Potbelly [Sandwich Chain] adjacent to Starbucks [Coffeehouse Chain]: 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered 'to pay for food & beverage'...I was approached, while I sat at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Starbucks "Drive-Thru" Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & beverage' (???from Starbucks???)...while I sat (on a sidewalk curb) on one side of the Sandwich Shop; 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food & water' (i.e., a sandwich, and bottled water), also inquired about "my travel situation & story"...while I sat (and dozed off); 1 Customer offered a sandwich (meat sub sandwich... :( :( :( )...while I finished off a sandwich (w/ bottled water); 1 Worker, encountered many times before, [on another day] offered FREE food (i.e., a cup of soup [later that afternoon], and cookies [in a bag]), after mentioning that they were looking for me on a previous day (to offer me the bag of cookies)...while I sat (w/ my Bible on my lap) (on a sidewalk curb); 2 [in a vehicle w/ a dog (Canine)] offered food (half of a meat sandwich)...while I stood alongside the Sandwich Shop; 1 Customer offered a meal (including bottled water)
*Parking Lot of a Vacant Property (a former location of Village Inn [Casual Dining Restaurant]) near Starbucks [Coffeehouse Chain]: 1 Starbucks Barista, encountered many times before, offered 'food & water'...while I walked across the parking lot
*Exxon [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 [ANONYMOUS] (Customer) offered 'to pay for my groceries'...then a Worker informed me of the charitable donation, after I placed down money on the front counter (to pay for my groceries); 1 Worker (w/ a Co-worker), encountered many times before, [on another day] offered a FREE beverage ('my prepared cup of coffee/cappuccino' at any cup size)
*10600 South near a Vacant Property (a former location of Pier 1 Imports [Home Goods Store Chain]) towards Krispy Kreme [Doughnut Shop]: 1 (who was homeless, used to stay at a local Hot Springs, has traveled to all 50 states in the USA, has worked as a Taxicab Driver, now works as a Food Delivery Driver, and looks Middle Eastern yet does not support Jewish Zionism) [in a vehicle] offered candy, beer (if wanted), 'to buy a bottle of Alcoholic beverage' (if wanted), groceries (in the future, if needed), lodging (if wanted), temporary shelter suggestions, camping suggestions, a ride (to the local Hot Springs [where they would then provide clothing and towels to wear to take a dip in the water]), and encouragement (w/ hugs and kisses), after requesting to take photo snapshot w/ me (w/ a cellphone), before asking if I had sex w/ men and ever married, also inquired about "my travel situation & story"...while I walked to the nearby Krispy Kreme
*Parking Lot Entryway of Krispy Kreme [Doughnut Shop]: 1 Customer [in a vehicle] offered doughnuts (from a large dozen box)...while I walked towards the Doughnut Shop
*Food Court/The Shops at South Town [Shopping Mall]: 1 Shopper (w/ a companion) offered 'to pay for my food' (breadsticks w/ sauce from Sbarro [Pizzeria Chain])
*Target [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 Shopper (who is a member of LDS) offered monies, and encouragement (to know that God loves me), after asking if I was "on the street"...while I sat in an exitway; 1 Shopper [on another day] offered monies, and encouragement (to have a good night), after asking if I was staying out of the cold (by standing inside the Store)...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet; 1 Shopper [on another day] offered monies, after stating that they thought that I needed the money...while I stood in an exitway; 1 Shopper offered monies, after asking if I needed help...while I jotted down some notes w/ my writing pad; 1 Shopper (w/ another Shopper) [on another day] offered monies, by asking if they could give me some money...while I sat (w/ a cup of coffee); 1 Shopper (w/ a Child) offered monies; 1 Shopper (who has a Daughter that works for Chick-fil-A) [on another day] offered 'to pay for groceries'...while I sat (w/ my hiking gear in a shopping cart); 1 Shopper [on another day] offered food (bag of trail mix), and 'to pay for food & beverage' (from the in-store Starbucks), before asking if I was a Chaplain (by looking towards my "Cross of Christ" armband), also asked about "my travel situation & story"...while I sat in an exitway; 1 Shopper (w/ a companion) [on another day] offered food (bag of Funyuns), after asking if I wanted anything to eat, also asked about my travel situation; 1 Shopper offered monies; 1 Shopper [on another day] offered monies...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my tablet PC; 1 Shopper offered monies, after asking if I could use some money; 1 Security Guard offered bottled water, by asking if I needed anything (such as bottled water)
*Parking Lot of Holiday Inn Express & Suites [Hotel]: 1 Guest (who is a member of LDS, and of Danish descent), encountered many times before, offered an inflatable camping pad (if wanted), and help (if needed), after asking about my Race/Ethnicity (again!!!), also asked about "my travel situation & story"...while I walked away from the Hotel. [NOTE: In the past, I responded to their Race/Ethnicity questions, by stating that I DO NOT SUPPORT RACE/RACIAL THEORY. I explained that I'm a Religious Ethnic Christian Convert to Jesus Christ-Yeshua Messiah's flesh, blood, and body. So, I believe that I am Religiously Adopted into the context of the Jewish Olive Tree, and a "Citizen of the Commonwealth of Israel" (SEE Ephesians 2 and Romans 11), all of which are encompassed in my Religious Ethnic "Way of Life."]
*Outside of Exxon [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Customer offered a cigarette (if wanted), and monies, after asking if I wanted a cigarette...while I sat (on a sidewalk curb) just outside of the building (after finishing off a bowl of oatmeal); 1 Customer offered monies; 1 Customer [w/ a Child in a van] offered a care package (e.g., canned goods, snacks, candies, a fruit pouch, and bottled water)...while I stood just outside of the building; 1 Worker, encountered before, [on another day] offered a FREE hot coffee, after mentioning that it was too cold outside...while I ate a snack (on a sidewalk curb); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered a tarp...while I stood (w/ my hiking gear in a shopping cart); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered gloves (if wanted)...while I stood (and warmed my hands near my face) (next to the Firewood Rack); 3 Customers (each) (the 2nd Customer was a Parent of the 3rd Customer) [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies (from the 2nd Customer), 'to pay for food' (from the 3rd Customer), 'to pay for a coffee' (from the 2nd Customer), and gloves (that they were wearing [from the 1st Customer]), before wishing me a Happy Thanksgiving, also asked about "my travel situation & story"; 1 Customer offered monies, by asking, "Do you need a few dollars hun?... Happy Thanksgiving!"...while I jotted down some notes w/ my writing pad; 1 Worker, encountered many times before, [on another day] offered food, and 'to pay for food & beverage'...while I moved my hiking gear to an area just outside of the building; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle], encountered before, offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' after mentioning that they remembered me from a recent encounter at the local Target, before asking for my name (and shaking my hand)...soon after I moved my hiking gear to an area (next to the Firewood Rack); 1 Customer (who works for the nearby Wendy's), encountered many times before, [on another day] offered food (pack of cookies), before asking if I would be OK, also asked about my travel situation (where I slept at night); 1 [ANONYMOUS] [on another day] offered monies...then I found the money tucked under an adjustable shoulder strap band on my hiking backpack, after I exited the building
*Outside of Target [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 Shopper [w/ a companion in a ???van???] offered monies (to pay for something to eat), after asking if they could buy me something to eat...while I stood (w/ my hiking gear in a shopping cart) alongside the Store. [NOTE: Alas, my few months old luggage cart had a damaged wheel. Strangely, the nearby Target and Walmart were both out of stock at the luggage carts. So, for now I'll move my hiking gear around with a shopping cart.]; 1 [on another day] offered a care package (e.g., canned goods, cereal, cookies, dry milk, raisins, bread rolls, and a bottle of salsa) (in a box)
*Starbucks/Target [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 Store Associate offered a FREE water (in a cup)...after I entered the Dining Room; 1 Store Associate, encountered before, [on another day] offered a FREE coffee refill; 1 [ANONYMOUS] [on another day] offered monies...then I found the money on a napkin on a Dining Room table (where I was sitting), while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet; 1 Shopper (w/ a companion) offered monies; 1 Store Associate [on another day] offered a discount, and gloves
*Outside of Old Navy [Clothing & Accessories Retailer Chain]: 1 Homeless Person (who grew up LDS) (w/ a companion [who used to live in California, was a drug addict by Family upbringing, ???has a Wife and Children???, and puts together Gospel Rap songs] [w/ a bicycle] [encountered many times before]) [w/ a bicycle] offered temporary shelter suggestions (about rooms at the local Churches), before their companion [in parentheses] mentioned that they remembered me from past encounters in Draper, also asked about my travel situation...while I stood on one side of the Store
*Outside of Sweet Tomatoes [Buffet-Style Restaurant Chain] (a closed location) next to Chick-fil-A [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 [ANONYMOUS] offered beverage (carton of orange juice)...then I found the juice near my tent, before I packed out of my pitched tent just outside of the closed Restaurant (after camping overnight); 1 [ANONYMOUS] [on another day] offered a gift card (from Chick-fil-A), socks, and hand warmers...then I found the charitable donation near my tent; 1 [in a vehicle that displayed a temporary license plate] [on another day] offered monies, and encouragement (to take care [of myself])...while I prepared to pack out of my pitched tent (after camping overnight)
*Outside of Starbucks [Coffeehouse Chain]: 1 [w/ a vehicle that displayed a California license plate] offered monies, by asking, "Would you like some change?"...while I stood (w/ my hiking gear in a shopping cart) just outside of the Coffeehouse (to get overhead awning protection from the rainy weather); 1 Customer offered a coffee (cup of Caramel Macchiato), by explaining that the cup of coffee (passed to me) was their favorite...just as I started to walk away from the Coffeehouse; 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer [on another day] offered money...while I sipped a hot beverage (purchased earlier) on one side of the Coffeehouse (near the "Drive-Thru" lane); 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer [on another day] offered food (sandwich)...while I prepared to eat food (w/ a beverage) (purchased earlier) at an Outdoor Dining table; 2 "Drive-Thru" Customers (each) offered monies (from the 1st Customer), and encouragement (to have a Happy Thanksgiving [from the 2nd Customer]); 1 Barista, encountered many times before, [on another day] offered 'food & beverage'...just as I started to walk away from the Coffeehouse
*Parking Lot Lane of The Shops at South Town [Shopping Mall] near a Vacant Department Store (a former location of Spirit Halloween [Seasonal Costume Store]): 1 [in a vehicle w/ a companion] offered monies, after asking if I needed help...while I walked across the parking lot
*Cafe-Starbucks/Barnes & Noble [Bookstore Chain]: 1 Customer offered 'to pay for my beverage'...soon after I placed down money on the order counter
*Outside of Chick-fil-A [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer offered 'food & beverage,' after asking if I ate (food) already...while I walked around the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 [ANONYMOUS] [on another day] offered a meal (w/ a hot chocolate)...then a Worker (encountered before) informed me of the charitable donation, while I stood in the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 Customer offered food (including fries)
*Starbucks [Coffeehouse Chain]: 1 Barista, encountered many times before, offered a FREE water (in a cup)...while I sat at a Dining Room table
*Residence Inn Salt Lake City Sandy [Hotel]: 1 Hotel Staff Member (w/ Co-workers) offered 'food & beverage' (i.e., 'my prepared plate of breakfast food,' and a cup of coffee), after "asking if I was a Hotel Guest" and "stating that I couldn't stay for long," yet said that I could take the plate of food that I prepared
*Parking Lot Lane of The Shops at South Town [Shopping Mall] past HomeGoods [Home Goods Retail Store Chain]: 1 [in a vehicle] offered monies, by asking, "Hey, do you need some money?"...while I walked across the parking lot
*IHOP Restaurant: 1 Customer (w/ a companion) offered monies (to pay for dinner)...while I sat (on a couch) in the entryway; 1 Customer [on another day] offered monies...while I finished off food (purchased earlier); 2 Waitresses (each), encountered many times before, [on another day] offered food (buttered toast [from the 2nd Waitress]), and a beverage ("To-Go" cup of freshly brewed coffee [from the 1st Waitress])...while I sat (on a couch)
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*Outside of a Vacant Property (a former location of Pier 1 Imports [Home Goods Store Chain]): 1 Local Police Officer issued me a "Trespass Notice" for The Shops at South Town Mall area...while I prepared to pack out of my pitched tent (after camping overnight)
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*Outside of Beans & Brews [Coffeehouse Chain] adjacent to Donut Kingz [Doughnut Shop] (a former location of Daylight Donuts [Doughnut Shop]): 1 [w/ a van that displayed a Handicap Parking Permit hanger on the rear-view mirror] offered monies, before wishing me a Happy Holidays (Merry Christmas), also asked about my travel situation...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my tablet (w/ a cup of coffee [purchased earlier]) at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Donut Kingz Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered a doughnut; 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) offered 'to pay for food & beverage' (i.e., 'my desired food,' and a coffee refill)
*Sinclair [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies (later that night), and 'to pay for groceries'...while I stood inside the building (to stay warm); 1 Customer offered 'to pay for groceries'...while I sat at a Dining Room table; 1 Worker, encountered before, [on another day] offered a FREE coffee/cappuccino refill (w/ my Starbucks Reusable Cup)
*Outside of Sinclair [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Worker offered "Time & Space" (temporary shelter) inside the building (to stay warm)...while I stood (w/ my hiking gear in a shopping cart) just outside of the building
*Outside of Village Baker [Bakery Restaurant]: 1 [w/ a vehicle] offered food (i.e., the remaining half of a meat sandwich [if wanted])...while I stood (w/ my hiking gear in a shopping cart) on one side of the Restaurant; 1 Customer [w/ a group in a vehicle] offered pizza (i.e., the last slice of pizza [in a large pizza box])
*Village Baker [Bakery Restaurant]: 1 Worker offered a FREE cookie (w/ my order)
*Parking Lot of Sinclair [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered monies, by explaining that they just wanted to help me out...soon after I entered the parking lot (w/ my hiking gear in a shopping cart)
*Auto Mall Drive/130 West near Exxon [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 [in a vehicle w/ a barking dog (Canine)] offered monies, before saying, "God bless you!"...while I walked away from the Gas Station
*Noodles & Company [Fast Casual Dining Restaurant Chain]: 1 Worker offered a FREE beverage ('my selected bottled beverage')
*Potbelly [Sandwich Chain]: 1 Worker (w/ a Co-worker) offered a discount
*Chipotle Mexican Grill [Fast Casual Dining Restaurant Chain]: 1 Customer (who stood behind me in the order line) offered monies (i.e., the change from the transaction), and 'to pay for my food & water/beverage'
*Extended Stay America [Hotel]: 1 Guest (w/ a Service Dog [Canine] on a leash) offered food (heated can of soup [if wanted])...while I ate a snack (on a couch) in the entryway
*Outside of a Vacant Gas Station Property (a former location of Shell [Gas Station/Convenience Store]) next to Legend's Pub & Grill [Sport's Bar Restaurant]: 1 Legend's Customer offered food (from Legend's)...after I packed away my tent on one side of the vacant Property (after camping overnight)
*Barnes & Noble [Bookstore Chain]: 1 Customer offered monies...while I used the Ladies restroom
*Wingstop [Chicken Wings Restaurant Chain]: 1 Worker, encountered before, offered FREE food ('my order of fries')
*The Orange Peel [Smoothie Shop]: 1 Barista, encountered before, offered FREE food ('my ordered cookie')
-DRAPER, UT-
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*Outside of a Vacant Strip Mall Store (a former location of Whole Foods Market [Grocery Store]): 1 Security Guard requested me to "take down the tent and leave" the Strip Mall Property, or they would call the Police...while I rested inside my pitched tent alongside the vacant Store (as it rained overnight)
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*DECEMBER*
In December, the locals of Sandy offered me food, liquid refreshment, monies, gift card(s), groceries, samples (drink mix), Holiday gift(s) (hooded sweatshirt[s], winter hat[s], winter gloves, socks, disposable warmers, hand wipes, candies, etc.), clothing (sweater[s], etc.), winter hat(s), winter jacket(s), paper cup(s), towelette(s), newspapers, shopping bag(s), sticker(s), Hotel room(s), ride(s), help, Shelter information/suggestions, and encouragement. *End result: food, more bandages, a new head wrap, replacement luggage cart, and more newspapers
-SANDY, UT-
*Outside of Sinclair [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Customer offered 'to pay food & beverage,' before wishing me a Merry Christmas...I was approached, while I stood (and watched the sunset) (near the Propane Tank Lockers)
*Outside of Exxon [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Customer offered monies...while I stood (next to the Firewood Rack); 1 Worker, encountered many times before, [on another day] offered 'food & beverage' (i.e., roller grill items, and beverage [later that evening]), and clothing (if wanted)...while I finished off a snack (next to the Propane Tank Locker); 1 ???Local Worker??? [who wore a Plumbing Company top] [w/ a pickup truck] offered monies, and 'to pay for food & beverage,' after mentioning that they saw me on the previous day (and would have offered me charity then), also asked about my travel situation (where I was going)...while I stood (next to the Propane Tank Locker); 1 ???Manager??? [who had tattoos] [w/ a vehicle that displayed an Idaho license plate], encountered many times before, [on another day] offered a winter jacket (if wanted)...after I exited the building; 1 ???Manager??? (the aforementioned) [on another day] offered monies (to pay for coffee)...while I stood on one side of the building; 1 [who had many tattoos] [in a vehicle w/ a companion] [on another day] offered a sweater (if wanted), and help (if needed), after asking about my travel situation...while I sat (next to the Firewood Rack); 1 Customer offered pizza (i.e., a pizza pie minus a few slices [in a box] from Dominos Pizza); 1 Worker, encountered many times before, [on another day] offered FREE food (hot dog buns)...while I stood alongside the building (to get overhead awning protection from the snowy weather)
*Outside of Target [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 Shopper (w/ a Child) offered monies...while I finished off a bowl of oatmeal on the ledge of a jardiniere--stone raised flower box--(that contained trees surrounded by many rocks) alongside the Store; 1 Shopper offered monies, after asking about my travel situation
*Best Western Plus CottonTree Inn [Hotel]: 1 Guest Services Member offered food, after "asking if I was a Hotel Guest" and "explaining that I couldn't stay inside the Hotel," before requesting my GoFundMe.com page link, also asked about "my travel situation & story"...soon after I exited the Ladies restroom
*Barnes & Noble [Bookstore Chain]: 1 Customer, encountered earlier, offered a towelette (cleansing/makeup remover towelette)...while I used a washcloth at a sink in the Ladies restroom (soon after a Worker, who stood ahead of the Customer, stated that I couldn't use the restroom for cleaning up)
*Target [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 Shopper offered monies, by saying, "Nice to see you again! Merry Christmas!"...while I sat (w/ a cup of coffee) in an exitway; 1 Shopper offered monies, by saying, "Just in case you need it (money)!"...while I sat in an exitway; 1 Shopper offered 'to pay for groceries'; 1 Shopper (w/ a companion) [on another day] offered monies, before saying, "God bless you!"; 1 Shopper (w/ a Child) [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & water/beverage,' after asking if I wanted a sandwich, also asked about my travel situation (where I was going to sleep); 1 Shopper [on another day] offered monies, after asking if I was homeless, also asked about my travel situation; 1 Shopper offered monies; 1 Youth (w/ a large group) [on another day] offered coins ('spare change')...while I enjoyed a hot beverage (from the in-store Starbucks); 1 Youth (w/ another Youth, and a larger group) [on another day] offered a sticker (The Target Dog sticker)...while I ate a snack (during heavy snowfall outside); 1 Shopper [on another day] offered monies, by saying that I looked like I needed it (the money)...soon after I entered an exitway w/ groceries; 1 Shopper offered a gift card (MasterCard gift card)...while I sat in an exitway; 1 Shopper (who had a British accent) (w/ a companion) [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' also inquired about "my travel situation & story"; 1 Security Guard, encountered many times before, [on another day] offered bottled water; 1 Shopper offered monies, and encouragement (to have a Merry Christmas)...while I prepared to leave an exitway; 1 Shopper [on another day] offered 'to pay for groceries,' after asking if I had everything that I needed (and how they could help)...while I sat in an exitway; 2 Shoppers (each) (w/ a companion) offered monies (from the 1st Shopper), and 'to pay for groceries,' after asking if I needed anything from the Store...while I prepared to leave an exitway; 1 Store Associate offered paper cups, after explaining that the Store was out-of-stock at the paper cups...after I asked if they had paper cups (in-stock) (because I didn't find any on the shelves); 1 Shopper [on another day] offered a gift card...while I sat (w/ a cup of coffee and cup of 'Half & Half') in an exitway; 1 Shopper offered a candy, and winter jacket (if wanted), before saying, "Merry Christmas!"; 1 Shopper [on another day] offered groceries...while I finished off a snack; 1 Shopper, encountered many times before, offered monies, before saying, "Merry Christmas!"...while I stood (w/ facial tissue in hand) (after finishing off food from Chick-fil-A); 1 Shopper offered a gift card, after asking if I was homeless, before saying, "Merry Christmas!"...while I sat in an exitway; 1 Shopper offered bottled water...while I sat (w/ a beverage from Chipotle); 1 Shopper offered a hot coffee (from Dutch Bros. Coffee [Drive-Through Coffeehouse Chain]); 1 Shopper offered monies...while I stood in an exitway; 1 Shopper offered monies; 1 Store Associate [on another day] offered monies, and encouragement (e.g., "to be blessed by God," and "to have a Merry Christmas")...while I shopped in the Deli Department; 1 Shopper offered a gift card (from Starbucks), before saying, "Merry Christmas!"...while I sat in an exitway (after finishing off a cup of tea); 1 Shopper (w/ a companion) [on another day] offered money, before saying, "Merry Christmas!"...while I enjoyed a Frappuccino (from the in-store Starbucks); 1 Store Associate, encountered before, [on another day] offered monies...while I sipped a hot beverage (from the in-store Starbucks) (as it rained outside); 1 Shopper [on another day] offered monies...while I sat in an exitway; 1 Shopper [on another day] offered monies, by saying, "Here's some money! (Then, they handed me money.) You have a good day!"...while I prepared to eat a snack; 1 Shopper offered monies (to pay for groceries), after asking if they could help me with anything, also asked about my travel situation...while I prepared to leave an exitway; 1 Shopper [on another day] offered a gift card...while I stood in an exitway; 1 Shopper [on another day] offered 'to pay for groceries,' after asking if I needed anything...while I stood (as it rained outside); 1 Shopper offered monies, before saying, "Merry Christmas!"; 1 Shopper offered help (if needed), after (repeatedly) asking if I was good...while I sat (after finishing off a cup of tea w/ a small cup of cream); 1 Shopper [on another day] offered a hot beverage (from Starbucks), gift card (from Starbucks), and encouragement (to stay warm), after mentioning that they've seen me around before...while I ate a snack (on a snowy weather day); 1 Shopper offered monies, and encouragement (to have a better New Year), after asking if I needed any help; 1 Shopper (w/ a companion) offered monies, and encouragement (to have a good New Year), after asking if I was ready for the New Year...while I stood (w/ a hot beverage from Starbucks); 1 Shopper (who held a Starbucks beverage in hand) offered monies (to pay for dinner), and encouragement (to have a Happy New Year), after asking if I was hungry
*Outside of Starbucks [Coffeehouse Chain]: 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer offered a hot beverage, after asking if I was homeless...while I stood (and warmed my hands near my face) (near the "Drive-Thru" lane); 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer [on another day] offered food (meat sandwich [if wanted])...while I stood in the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 [w/ a Customer in a vehicle] [on another day] offered a gift card, and 'to pay for a hot beverage'...while I stood just outside of the Coffeehouse
*The Shops at South Town [Shopping Mall]: 1 Green Tea HP Kiosk Worker offered FREE samples (i.e., a flavored green tea drink pouch mix, and bottled water), and more bottled water (in the future, if needed); 1 ???Local Worker??? [on another day] offered monies, by saying, "Here! (Then, they handed me money.) I don't know if you have family[, but I hope the money helps]."...soon after I exited a stall in a Ladies restroom
*Exxon [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle], encountered many times before, offered 'to pay for a beverage,' by asking, "Do you want anything today?"...while I stood inside the building (to stay warm) (after finishing off a snack [purchased earlier]); 1 Worker, encountered many times before, offered 'to pay for a newspaper'...after I asked if they were selling the old newspapers for a discount; 1 Worker, encountered many times before, [on another day] offered a FREE coffee, after greeting me (by calling me "LOVE")...while I shopped; 1 ???Manager??? [who had tattoos], encountered many times before, [on another day] offered a FREE coffee ('my prepared cup of coffee'); 1 Worker, encountered many times before, [on another day] offered FREE 'food & beverage' (i.e., 'my selected hot dog bun,' and 'my prepared cup of coffee')
*JCPenney [Department Store]/The Shops at South Town [Shopping Mall]: 1 Shopper offered food (granola bar), and monies, after asking if I needed any money...while I used a toilet inside a stall in the Ladies restroom; 1 Shopper offered monies (to pay for something to eat)...while I used a washcloth at a sink; 1 Shopper [on another day] offered monies...while I used the Ladies restroom; 1 Shopper offered monies, and Shelter information/suggestions (about a local Mission), also inquired about "my travel situation & story"; 1 Shopper [on another day] offered monies, before saying, "Merry Christmas!"
*Starbucks/Target [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 Store Associate (w/ a Co-worker) offered monies, gift cards, and a Holiday gift (e.g., a hooded sweatshirt, thermal underwear, winter hat, scarf, winter gloves, knit gloves, socks, disposable warmers [body/hand/toe warmers], hand wipes, lotion, granola bars, and candies)...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet (plugged into a power outlet) at a Dining Room table (after finishing off a hot beverage [purchased earlier]); 1 Shopper (who carried a baby w/ a front baby carrier wrap) (w/ a group) [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & water/beverage' (including bottled water), winter gloves (mittens), and encouragement...while I finished off a hot beverage (purchased earlier) at a Dining Room table; 1 Shopper [on another day] offered a gift card (Visa gift card)...while I finished off food (w/ a beverage) (purchased earlier)
*Outside of a Vacant Gas Station Property (a former location of Shell [Gas Station/Convenience Store]) next to Legend's Pub & Grill [Sport's Bar Restaurant]: 1 Legend's Customer (w/ a companion) offered monies, after asking if I was homeless...while I packed out of my pitched tent on one side of the vacant Property (after camping overnight)
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*Outside of a Vacant Gas Station Property (a former location of Shell [Gas Station/Convenience Store]): 2 Local Police Officers relayed a request to "take down the tent and leave" (from the Property Owner), because the Property Owner did not want me to camp on their Property...while I sat inside my pitched tent (and waited for the weather to clear up before exiting the tent, on a 'rain, sleet & snow'-weather day)
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*Barnes & Noble [Bookstore Chain]: 1 ???Manager??? demanded me to "leave the Bookstore and never return" (in response to complaints from Workers and Customers), or they would get me trespassed from the Bookstore, after explaining that they told me that I couldn't clean up and take a long time in the Ladies restroom before
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*Outside of Sweet Tomatoes [Buffet-Style Restaurant Chain] (a closed location) next to Chick-fil-A [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Panhandler (who panhandles w/ a cardboard sign outside of the Chick-fil-A next door), encountered many times before, offered a fruit (orange)...while I took down my pitched tent just outside of the closed Restaurant (after camping overnight); 1 Panhandler (the aforementioned) [on another day] offered food (chicken wraps from Chick-fil-A [if wanted]), before asking if I smoked cigarettes...while I packed out of my pitched tent; 2 [in a vehicle] [on another day] offered a meal (i.e., a Kids meal [w/ a few hot beverages] from Chick-fil-A), after asking if I wanted a hot chocolate (hot cocoa)...while I packed away my tent; 1 [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies (tucked inside the winter hat), and a winter hat, by saying, "Merry Christmas!"...while I rested inside my pitched tent
*Potbelly [Sandwich Chain]: 1 Customer (w/ a group) offered a gift card, and 'to pay for bottled water,' after asking if they could pay for my next meal...while I finished off a meal (purchased earlier) (and used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet) at a Dining Room table; 1 Customer [on another day] offered monies, before wishing me a Merry Christmas...while I finished off food (w/ a cup of water) (purchased earlier)
*The Original Pancake House [Breakfast Restaurant Chain]: 1 Worker offered FREE food (w/ my order of pancakes and hot chocolate)
*Beans & Brews [Coffeehouse Chain]: 1 Barista offered a FREE beverage ('my ordered shot of espresso')
*HomeGoods [Home Goods Retail Store Chain]/The Shops at South Town [Shopping Mall]: 1 ???Manager??? [who had many tattoos] offered shopping bags, after explaining that I couldn't clean up in the Ladies restroom (because it was in a place of business)...while I used a washcloth at a sink in the Ladies restroom
*9400 South towards Sandy Village [Shopping Center]: 1 [in a vehicle] offered a ride (if needed)...while I walked Westward (away from Quarry Bend [Shopping Center])
*Corner of Sego Lily Drive & Creek Run Way: 1 UTA Bus Driver [in a Minibus] offered a FREE ride
*10080 South near Target [Large Retail Department Store Chain] towards Chick-fil-A [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Local [in a vehicle w/ a Child] offered monies, and a Hotel room stay (for a few nights, at a local Hotel), after asking about my travel situation...while I walked to the nearby Chick-fil-A
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*Outside of Sweet Tomatoes [Buffet-Style Restaurant Chain] (a closed location): 1 Local Police Officer issued me a "Trespass Notice" (from the Property Owner), before asking if I needed to stay at a Shelter...while I prepared to pack out of my pitched tent (after camping overnight)
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*ALMSDEEDS*
MORE DONATIONS:
+ I donated winter gear, and thermals to a Utah Charity via a drop box in a Strip Mall parking lot in Sandy.
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