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Homeless Man Robs Bank, Immediately Gives Money Away

95.7 KEZJ — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 18:22:50 +0000

Elmer McGirt, a homeless man living in Tampa, FL, pulled a Robin Hood Thursday when he robbed an area Wachovia bank, then distributed some of his ill-gotten gains to the passengers on a city bus.

Yes, that means the 27-year old also made the unconventional choice to use public transportation as his getaway vehicle.

Why You Shouldn't Give Money To Panhandlers

95.7 KEZJ — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:11:09 +0000

Here's a new excuse the next time a homeless guy asks you for change. Don't go through that ridiculous act where you pat your pockets and say, "Uh, sorry, I don't have any." Just say, "A study told me not to."

According to a report in "The Atlantic", the Department of Housing and Urban Development says that if you REALLY want to help the homeless, you should give money to charitable organizations that help them, NOT to the people themselves.

Homeless Couple Wins Free Trip to Super Bowl [VIDEO]

Brad Weiser — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:56:14 +0000

Ouida White and her boyfriend Aaron, who live in a homeless shelter in Green Bay, had no idea The Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau was running a contest in which the first person in Green Bay who approached their “mystery man” and asked him “Have you been to Dallas?” would get a free Super Bowl package.

But the pair caught on when folks started walking up to them and asking them this questions. On their fourth try, Ouida and Aaron found the mystery man, and the homeless couple became the big winners.

Keep reading to see a heartwarming video of the couple discussing their wonder at winning a Super Bowl trip when they have just 90 cents to their name.