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May 7, 2007

"I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again." --William Penn

Kindness Meters

Thirty-six Denver parking meters have been refurbished and redesigned to allow people to easily give spare change to the homeless, thanks to a public-private effort. The change that goes into the randomly placed meters will help with Denver's Road Home project: a 10-year plan to end homelessness in Denver. "You might be asking yourself how much good can spare change really do," Manager of Public Works Bill Vidal said. "But a few coins can make a big difference in someone's life -- 50 cents helps a homeless person to use public transportation to reach an appointment; $1.50 provides a meal for a homeless individual; and $20 provides a homeless family with food, shelter, clothing, employment assistance, and case management for a day."

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