I met someone with a sign the other day that said "trying to get home" and "work=money," and the goal-oriented signage caught my eye.  Sat over a meal at Denny's to hear his story; Brian came to Hawaii to fulfill a dream of sleeping next to the ocean.  However, in doing so, he was robbed of his cash, phone, and belongings.  He's been homeless for the past month here.  Other factors affect his ability to seek help in getting home and to the work he seeks (he holds certifications for truck driving and heavy machine operating), so I am reaching out here in the hope that enough can be raised for us to purchase his ticket home.  He's trying to get to family in Salem, Oregon, and flights there are currently under $200, which felt manageable with a little fundraising. 
A friend here picked up a prepaid tracfone for him so he could contact his family, and he has remained in contact with me to update on his situation.  My goal is to reach $200 in a few days and get him home as soon as that's reached so he can focus on wellness there with family.   If 40 people I know (or don't know) share just $5, that reaches the goal, so I'm hoping this is visible to many!
Please consider sharing this, and contributing if you're able, and I'll share updates when they happen. 
Thank you so much for any support you can provide, be it a kind thought, a share, a donation, and Happy New Year!