Random Act of Kindness
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I have known Martin for over 5 years. He is one of the most accomplished people I know. A former homeless person with such life highlights:
- Born and raised in DC
- Owned and operated a few businesses in 80's and 90's
- Became homeless in 2000 due to a series of unfortunate events. He owned 4 houses before that.
- 40 years sober, recovering alcoholic
- Had 3 heart attacks and 7 related surgeries while homeless on the streets of DC. Over 30 years of chronic nerve pain.
- His entire belongings which included family history, media library, merchandise and fixtures, and all his personal clothing disappeared after they emptied his storage unit by "mistake".
- Community Action Participant since the 70's
- Community organizer
- Library advocate
- Administered homeless shelters and transitional programs
- Renowned for resilience and positive thinking
Sought after public speaker
- Accomplished photographer
The only homeless person with an article exhibited at the Smithsonian Newseum (an interview with Al Franklin)
Joint interview with the late John Lewis received notoriety
- His photography displayed at DC City Council
- Several art exhibitions
- Jazz Master narrator
His website: https://www.martinendeavours.com/
Martin used to make money before the pandemic by public speaking about the issue of homelessness. He hasn't earned any money for 5 months. We are trying to raise money for two reasons:
1 - His daughter's 18th birthday is in September. He needs money for her school and to buy an appropriate present for her.
2 - He would like to visit his granddaughter, who lives in San Diego, for the first time. Martin is very Covid conservative, so he will not travel until it's safe.
- Born and raised in DC
- Owned and operated a few businesses in 80's and 90's
- Became homeless in 2000 due to a series of unfortunate events. He owned 4 houses before that.
- 40 years sober, recovering alcoholic
- Had 3 heart attacks and 7 related surgeries while homeless on the streets of DC. Over 30 years of chronic nerve pain.
- His entire belongings which included family history, media library, merchandise and fixtures, and all his personal clothing disappeared after they emptied his storage unit by "mistake".
- Community Action Participant since the 70's
- Community organizer
- Library advocate
- Administered homeless shelters and transitional programs
- Renowned for resilience and positive thinking
Sought after public speaker
- Accomplished photographer
The only homeless person with an article exhibited at the Smithsonian Newseum (an interview with Al Franklin)
Joint interview with the late John Lewis received notoriety
- His photography displayed at DC City Council
- Several art exhibitions
- Jazz Master narrator
His website: https://www.martinendeavours.com/
Martin used to make money before the pandemic by public speaking about the issue of homelessness. He hasn't earned any money for 5 months. We are trying to raise money for two reasons:
1 - His daughter's 18th birthday is in September. He needs money for her school and to buy an appropriate present for her.
2 - He would like to visit his granddaughter, who lives in San Diego, for the first time. Martin is very Covid conservative, so he will not travel until it's safe.
Organizer
Bardia Saeedi
Organizer
Virginia Beach, VA
