B105 TODAYS BEST COUNTRY » homeless

O'Night for O'Neil! A Fundraiser for CHUM in honor of Steve O'Neil This Sunday

Chris Allen — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:35:44 +0000

Steve O’Neil has always worked to help people. My late Grandma June used to work Steve’s name into every conversation because she believed in helping people too and was inspired many times by the work that Steve has done. In true fashion, his friends and family are throwing a party for him, but instead of [...]

Soup Nazi from Seinfeld Collects Soup For Those In Need [VIDEO]

Ken Hayes — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:26:32 +0000

I love the Soup Nazi character from Seinfeld. It’s one of my favorite episodes. Now the actor that played him, Larry Thomas, is using his soup fame to help feed soup to people in need. Thanks to Laura Langemo who did the story for Fox 6 Milwaukee.

Art In Bayfront Park Will Benefit Duluth's Homeless Children

Cathy Kates — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 17:41:11 +0000

The countdown is on to Art In Bayfront Park. This year, it’s more than a Community event to showcase and highlight the talent of 180 artisans. It will also help the homeless children in the Duluth area. Many people are surprised to learn there are children in the Northland that are homeless, but it’s more [...]

Homeless People As Wi Fi?

Chris Allen — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:56:25 +0000

I am not sure how I feel about this idea. Homeless people are at an all time high, and money for help is at an all time low. How do we settle it? Maybe this is an idea, maybe not. See what you think. A marketing stunt where homeless people were turned into walking internet [...]

Strangers Help Homeless Woman And Her Grandson Who Lived In Tent

Ken Hayes — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:49:50 +0000

It's nice to hear stories about this. Too often media focuses on bad things that happen. I thought I needed to share this with you.

A retired 72 year old military veteran noticed a woman and her grandson walking out from the woods. He notified police. He also opened up his home for her and her grandson that night.

Dying Homeless Man Sees His Dog One Last Time [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:30:30 +0000

If you haven’t had a good cry today, this should do it.

When a homeless Iowa man, 57-year-old Kevin McClain, was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, his move to a hospice meant giving up his dog, Yurt. As his condition worsened, his only wish was to be reunited with the faithful companion who’d lived in his car with him.

Man Found Living on Top of Waffle House

B105 Staff — Thu, 12 May 2011 18:19:43 +0000

An air conditioner repairman made a startling discovery while doing work at a Waffle House in Atlanta, Georgia.

According to reports, he found a man living on the roof of the Gordon Highway location. Authorities were quickly notified, and police and firemen were called in to bring him down.