Incredible, Uplifting Use for Old Plastic Bags: Sleeping Mats for the Homeless
Before you throw away that plastic grocery bag, consider this: It could be helping the homeless get a better night’s sleep. The volunteers at Faith Westwood United Methodist Church in Omaha, Neb., understand that little fact about the humble plastic bag. Every week, the group turns thousands of them into sleeping mats for the homeless. Why? In winter, homeless shelters in the area are often filled to capacity, leaving people no option but to sleep on the floor. And that’s where the mats com...