Yes, gift things that can change people’s lives.

And the answer to prayers. What a wonderful decision.

Such a humanitarian!

I was just thinking about him a couple days ago and a past good deed he had done.

Sounds like he would be a good choice.

to use the money! Takes a very special person... thank goodness there are still those around us like that.

......that he is doing for his less fortunate neighbors has instantly kicked him up in my esteem to a level of one of the lesser Saints. Or a real mensch. Good for him.

Rick Steeves, much like Fred Rogers, Bob Ross and Levar Burton, seems to exude a gentle goodness and calm in the work he broadcasts.

A kind face and a Beautiful Attitude about Life and Humanity..

Thank you and Rick Steves!

Steves keeps racking up so much kudos it's hard to keep up.

That’s all I can say.

They spread their wings of love and protection during Christmas. Thank God for them, especially when some people need it most.

but I'm happy to read this and SO grateful for Rick Steves!

Thank you so much!

It’s another really beautiful story for us all to savor, this Christmas! Thanks, nilram, for posting it.

He is a community treasure indeed.

🎄🦌

especially this program. I watch it every year also. It's so beautifully done.

I'm sort of shocked that some DUers haven't heard of him. His shows have always been some of my favorites.

I'm also surprised some DUers haven't heard of him.

He's so positive and enthusiastic -- sees things that need to be done and does them.

when we were still traveling, I found it so much better to use following his tour suggests than signing up for group tours. We could move at our own pace, spending more time when something interested us and less if it didn't. The last we used was his Madrid book where the paths through the center city were great.

Most don't know of his philanthropy. Betcha a tour with him as leader would be a blast.

and a boon to Snohomish County

I read that he does so much for his beloved county.

I had a couple a mill laying around to do good work.......havta settle on a couple a hundred.

Thank you.

It really brought joy to my heart when I read about him.

or at least one with his heart.

Mr. Steves that is such a lovely gift to your community and to the people who need the services.

drop off greatest soon. It is so uplifting and we can all use that!

I kept thinking about this sentence... I particularly like the word 'unhoused' (vs. 'housed'). It's neutral and doesn't carry a negative connotation. It's not accusatory. I've noticed 'homeless' is sometimes used as a slur or statement of moral character. I'm going to try to use unhoused more in future conversations.

I want to thank and acknowledge Rick Steves for his compassion, generosity and humanity. He's made a huge difference in his community.

And you're right about his choice of words, really does make a difference.