Wealth is not distributed equally between people around the world, and some just have a lot more than others. But this does not mean that there aren’t still people out there who are willing to give back, help the less fortunate and do some good while on this Earth.
Rick Steves is among them, as he is a multi-millionaire with a big heart who made a fortune out of his European travel-guides and travel series.
Steves donated an entire apartment complex to the YWCA to help homeless women and children start a new life and stay off the streets.
The apartment complex is worth $4 million and can host up to 24 people, who can all stay rent-free there. The complex was named Trinity Palace and Steves bought it in 2015, but with the help of YWCA and Rotary Club, he managed to transform it into a safe space for women and children and offer them guidance.
Most of the women living in the apartment complex are single mothers, who struggle with everyday life so having a place where they can rest and put their lives together is of great help.
Steves hopes to inspire other multi-millionaires to start giving back to their community and contribute to the reduction of the existing gaps between rich and poor.
source: blog.ricksteves.com
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STEVE YOU ROCK !!!
Hope To cross Your Traveling Euro Path some Day & Thank You w great food , for All the goodness You do to Our Communities !!!
Bless You !!!
Love Your Reply ~ I certainly Wish RICK to Read all these applauds. I came from travel industry, worked my way thru college working for United Airlines And Hawaiian Tour company …. now physio-psychologist, using Music Medicine for trauma……… I will be looking Up What location this House Gifted by Rick Steves is ….. And seeing what I can do as volunteer of some kind.
I’ve watched Rick Steves on PBS for years and have admired his integrity and compassion. Well done Rick!
This is so nice. I wish someone would just help me find an apartment I can afford.
I was once homeless in a hopeless situation, but I kept focused and stayed good despite all the negative stuff happening to me for years , it was hell but I never gave up , just stay good and do good , because karma is real my friend. Believe in yourself, nothing is impossible, never give up, xx
Wow! This act of kindness speaks volumes about Steves
If Steve’s would challenge every MultiMillionaire he knows to do the same apartment complex donations for 24 people. This could be a “win-Win” for all. MultiMillionaire would get a tax deduction while
24 homeless people X 10,000 MultiMillionaires would provide housing for over 240,000 HOMELESS PEOPLE!!!
A Great 2021 SOLUTION FOR A GLOBAL PANDEMIC IMPACTING HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS HOMELESS PEOPLE. A MIRACLE INDEED!
What a Saint of a Man,I cant think of a better cause to spread generosity
That is a great man I wish all people were like him. I wish I can find me a nice place to live
That is such a heart felt gift to those
women. may God bless you for your caring nature!
So impressive. What a great heart !
Thank you for your generous heart and from me may your generosity, may it serve as a guide for others and May you always be blessed.
So greatful for your tremendous generosity Steve.
That’s awesome need more millionaires to help
Bless you
Love you!! I am a social worker in MA.. Inhave tons of household items I want to donate..bedding.. dishes..clothing
An inspiring scene beautiful 💕 gesture giving family’s off the street . Money well spend !!!
So True Integrity and Caring from RICK STEVES.
I certainly Wish RICK to Read all these applauds.
I must admit, I wanted to join in his Vocation of European Travel
I came from travel industry, worked my way thru college working for United Airlines And Hawaiian Tour company …. now physio-psychologist, using Music Medicine for trauma……… I will be looking Up What location this House Gifted by Rick Steves is ….. And seeing what I can do as volunteer of some kind.
I hope that more muti millionaires follow you there would be a lot less homeless people in the world God bless you
Wish someone would do this here in Georgia especially in Cumming
They will trash it.
I appreciate you Rick Steves, you are the same since I met you in the 70’s…Oh the places YOU have gone, and you keep on shining God’s light my friend…what a great, hope full, thing you have done here. Thank you.
While philanthropy is to be admired, it is no replacement for governmental policy and action. We can not rely on the good will of rare individuals; these are just bandaid solutions that will miss many other problems that aren’t good PR to solve by citizens. Policy in education, public payed healthcare (including treatment of drug rehabilitation), community support, job placement, training, UBI and many other social services paid for by the general public addressing the source of all these problems are the only way to really fix these issues. I’m afraid that the “looking out for me” generation that has existed for decades will not allow us, in the capitalistic first world, to really grasp as a fundamental responsibility to our siblings on earth. We must move the social conscious in the correct direction and progress through policy and law initiatives that have a ground level affect for the public. A stable and healthy populace is beneficial to all.
Ive been in that situation before and worse.May God Protect you and keep you.You are an Angel sent to these women and children.Your a SPECIAL SPECIAL PERSON AND GOD HAS USED YOU!PRAISE THE LORD.WISH THERE WHERE MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS
Wow watch Rick Steve’s for years now.How wonderful to see such generosity
You are a great American and humanitarian who has done the Right Thing for these women and children. Now let’s hope other wealthy Americans follow your path.
Rick, I really enjoy your travel programs. And I’ve always had a feeling that you must be a great, caring man. It’s wonderful to see that my guess was accurate.
I think that is very nice. I always wanted to teach young mothers various skills like sewing, crocheting , parenting so they can learn surival skills. I would like to start a nonprofit group.