Her mother thought she was joking when 6-year-old Armani Crews said she wanted to spend her birthday feeding the homeless rather than have a party. She told ABC News
“I said, ‘OK, we’ll make some sandwiches,'”
Her Daughter apparently replied:
“‘No. I want the same thing we’d have at my birthday party,'”
Her father told her that it would mean she didn’t get a gift but Armani stayed resolute! So the family said, ok! They put together about $300 worth of food and it got even bigger when Armani told people at church and more donations for the care packages came in!
ABC reported (src):
Each care package included a toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, hand sanitizer and a snack, such as a granola bar.
Armani’s birthday party was a success, with the family feeding more than 125 people who gathered.
In a statement, the kindergarten student told ABC News, “It was nice to be nice.
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Her mother added, “She was excited. She was happy. Everybody was being fed. …One of the gentleman said he hadn’t had a hot meal in a long time.
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Now the 6-year-old wants to host another community meal for the homeless. Her mother said the family plans to return to the park “within the next couple of weeks.
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How awesome and inspiring is this young lady!
I want to help this FANTASTIC heroine! I, too, live in Chicago!