OPERATION AMBER: HELP THE HOMELESS
-How our Campaign Started Within Edmonton-
Operation Amber: Edmonton Homelessness - My job now is to help-- Ladies losing her toes from the cold -https://gofund.me/e2a72761 - https://bit.ly/Operationamber
Hi, my name is Duell Green. I am 45 years old. I have a large marketing background and customer service. Originally, I am from Toronto. I moved to Edmonton about 1.5 years ago.
Homelessness breaks my heart. I understand what it is to be homeless, but not to the degree of being outside in record-breaking cold temperatures.
I don't record or speak about the good things I do, unless it's for the direct purpose of helping. However, I tend to help others. It's like my duty. I love to see the relief on another's face.
Here's the story why I've set up a Go Fund Me Account: 1st - I wish I was in a position to assist financially. However, even the little I have I still assist.
One day I was riding my bike (still a little snowy out-but really cold on this day). I was riding through the 7eleven/gas station near kingsway off of the 111 ave.
A lady popped out from underneath a blanket, she was sitting on the curb under a blanket.
I asked, "Do you need a Jacket?" She replies "yes, I could use one." I said ok, I will be back in about 15 mins.
She thanks me and adds that 'Her Name Is Amber.'
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Now -- Her demeneur -- Soft spoken - - really nice - - always by herself
'Previously, I've made arrangements to help other homeless people and by the time I finish shopping or buying whatever.. They disappear and truly often times I really don't have the extra to spend, but I do.'
On my way back To The 7 Eleven I saw Amber leaving the 7 Eleven with her shopping cart which was full of things. Amber said she needed a candle to get warm, so we decided to meet ner the Superstore on Kingsway.
She said she has to check the bins on the way, so she won't be there for a while.
Amber checks every Bin for recycles, metals and other items to make a bit of money. Commendable. I went to the Superstore at that time to give her a candle and a few other items. I didn't see her. I started riding towards the Saskatchewan River and it was just too cold. (Mind you I rode almost to 107 Ave - Superstore is on Kingsway - And I live off of 111 Ave (In The Middle).
This Night Was Freezing -- New Years Eve
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I went back to The Superstore to buy some food before it closed. Guess who I see pushing the Cart.. Amber!
So, I gave her the items I had and bought her a pizza from pizza 73 (Or something like that). That was my 1st time buying that pizza-- That pizza was really good-- I wouldn't buy for myself - - But I would buy for someone else in need
Another day, I was walking down 111 Ave, I saw a lady pushing a cart and struggling to get it off the curb to push to the other side nonchalant of the cars coming. My eyes are bad and didn't realize.. It was Amber wearing The Jackets I gave her.
I stopped the traffic and helped her cross the street. I went home and got her some mittens, food, and anything else I could think of.
I saw her 2 days ago at the gas station - - hobbling--- she sad she woke up in the hospital.. they found her in the bay - - now someone stole her bandages --
If you have ever been homeless then you know you just want to sleep from moving around and lack of sleep.
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- now I feel like not such a great friend.. She can barely walk-- because of the cold
I have to help her and others.. please help me so I can help her.. - (Yes tears are falling from my eyes because she needs help)
She has no source of income - - and you know.. when I saw her at the gas station-- I gave her as much as I could-- then I think I could do more -- and Then I think I should be making enough money where I should be able to help by getting her a place--
why not a shelter? She said they steal and it's not safe-- She's been on the street for 2 years and still no assistance- - -
If you can help-- any amount-- then at least I can offer you my services-- Videography and any Digital Marketing Service, I will give you extremely cheap full colour print prices and voiceovers.
Any Service I can give you.. I will-- my web address is www.mppro.ca and my podcast is The Time We Live in Podcast. My music [email redacted]ersonality1.bandcamp.com
In Edmonton? I will provide you or your business with photography, Videography
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