Paying it forward: Oak Cliff teacher donates stimulus funds to brighten the day of a homeless man
He recruited local business leaders who also pitched in.
Ivan Loza (center), a DISD preschool teacher, speaks to a group of business owners outside of Old Hag’s Pizza and Pasta. Loza says he wanted to use his stimulus money to help someone less fortunate than himself.(Ben Torres / Special Contributor)
Ivan Loza, 27, likes watching YouTube videos by MrBeast, David Dobrik and others giving away thousands of dollars and pricey gifts to random strangers.
It gave him an idea: Might a video of himself using most of his $600 stimulus check the second he has received to help a homeless person inspire others to share some of theirs?
Good deeds can have a profound impact Author: Andrew Horansky Updated: 11:16 PM EST February 20, 2021
CLEVELAND While many of us were bundling up this week, trying to stay warm, there were incredible acts of kindness across the country and here in Northeast Ohio.
They targeted the homeless and others in need.
On Cleveland’s west side, there is now a new Wall of Love near a grocery store.
On Saturday, volunteers stocked it with scarves, hats, and gloves.
“At one in time in my life, I was homeless, so this used to be my life,” Walls of Love founder, Holly Jackson, said.