Do you know that there are about 5,000 homeless people in Charlotte? What’s worse: about one-third of those homeless people are children.

That’s just unacceptable.

In an effort to help keep all of these people warm this winter a small group of Charlotte folks has organized an effort called ClotheCharlotte. The goal is simple:

We believe with all our hearts that we can and will clothe every single homeless person in Charlotte, by collecting 5,000 coats, hats and gloves. But to do this, we need you to believe and understand how much of a difference you are making simply by reaching into your closet and pulling out items you have had all along.

To give you an incentive to donate to ClotheCharlotte my friend Mike Carroll and I are making portraits for donations.

It’s easy: we’ll make a photo of you, your family, or whomever you want in exchange for a clothing kit consisting of a coat, hat, and gloves. No charge to you, totally free. All we ask for is that you bring one clothing kit to the session for each person that will be in the photo. That’s it.

We’ll be driving the clothing kits to the shelters and partner organizations on Saturday, December 20th so if you want to take part in ClotheCharlotte and get a portrait made the time to do so is now.

Call me at 704-519-7163 or email me at armando@bellmas.com for more details.

Each of us has so much to give. Please join us in giving a little of our prosperity and compassion to those who are struggling.