3,000 Acts of Kindness collects supplies to help people without a home

3,000 Acts of Kindness collects items for homeless shelters

Christmas will come early for hundreds of unhoused individuals living in the Twin Cities, with the 11th annual 3,000 Acts of Kindness event Monday.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Christmas will come early for hundreds of un-housed individuals living in the Twin Cities, with the 11th annual 3,000 Acts of Kindness event Monday.

Volunteers will hand out warm clothes, and toiletries, and even offer a variety of social services at the event, which will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

"There’s just so much to offer here. It’s a one-stop shop," said 3,000 Acts of Kindness Founder Danielle Igbanugo.

Igbanugo founded the campaign more than a decade ago, following a chance encounter with a person in need left her yearning to help. She says what started as simply handing out coats at area homeless shelters, has now grown into a campaign with dozens of sponsors and a few hundred volunteers.

"I believe I was called to do this work," said Igbanugo. "We saw a need in the community and we wanted to extend our hand and do what we can do."

Those who attend the event will be treated to a warm lunch, as well as access to a variety of social services including free haircuts and job and housing assistance. They’ll also receive a bag of essentials that includes boots, warm clothes, and toiletries.

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