This First-Grader Has Been Feeding the Homeless in St. Louis--and She's Starting Her Own Foundation

[Nevilledog]

https://www.realsimple.com/work-life/life-strategies/first-grader-feeds-homeless-starts-paris-cares-foundation

At 6 years old, Paris Williams is dedicated to feeding the homeless of downtown St. Louis, providing meals, masks, and any other essentials they need, now more than ever. She’s even raising money to start her own nonprofit organization, the Paris Cares Foundation, taking donations through GoFundMe and selling Paris Williams Cares T-shirts via Bonfire.

Paris was first moved to help the homeless after reading the children’s book, “One Boy’s Magic,” by Cari Chadwick Deal, in which the main character uses his magic to help people in need.

The young philanthropist’s mom, Alicia Marshall, told KTVI FOX 2 News how Paris came home from school one day after reading books about giving to the less fortunate and said, “I want to give back to the homeless. What can we do to help the homeless?”

“I kinda wanted to give some food to the homeless like the boy in the book," Paris told Fox 2. From there, Paris and her family came up with the idea to create care packages filled with food, drinks, masks, and other essentials to the homeless through no-contact drop-off. Since then, they’ve delivered over 500 care packages to St. Louis' homeless, donated enough food to provide over 250 meals, and bought lunch for essential workers.

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There is sweetness and good in this world.

[Farmgirl1961]

1. And the children will lead...

Thank God!

[oswaldactedalone]

2. Proud of my little homie

from the Lou. Well done, Paris!!

[Karadeniz]

3. Paris for president...in 29 years or so!❤