So a couple days ago I was leaving work, it’s cold in Philly you know, and there was a person laying on the steam grates for warmth. My heart jumped because it hurts to see this reality when I’m casually walking to my car back to go home with all my needs met.

So I walked by him intending on getting to my car, but stopped myself and went back to him because I had an extra pair of winter gloves in my bag I wanted to offer him. I asked if he was awake, and yes he was. I told him I had some gloves and hope they fit. He was small in stature so I guessed they would. But he held my fingers and kept gesturing to come closer. My back was to the street, I couldn’t hear what he was saying as I bent over because of street traffic- it’s busy on Walnut Street.

So I got closer because he wasn’t putting on the gloves and he kept gesturing with his other hand. So as I got closer he said: "be careful of the cars." 🥺

This guy was more concerned for me and my safety before even putting on the gloves!! My heart broke. 💔

I thanked him for being sweet and worrying about me. The gloves fit, and he’ll be in my heart now.

I hope I see him again, but either way I’ll start carrying thermal socks and hand warmers in my bag from now on.