You may recognize Beene and Hilfiger as premium styled brands of classic American apparel. You may not recognize Bob Coates -- a classic American humanitarian. Coates hunted me down on Facebook after reading the St. Pete Times story covering the Homeless Initiative -- after friending me, he made a generous offer of two Televisions and three bags of barley used mens clothing.
I rarely pass out such offerings to my homeless candidates until they get off the streets; because, I want them to be uncomfortable, not cozy in a cardboard box shaped like a house. But when Coates extended the offer I'd figure I could do some olive branching with those still homeless but cooperating with the initiative.
It wasn't until I opened the first bag of clothing did I realize how generous a man Coates apparently is, since most everything was named brand and barely used. He also offered two televisions even though I was only able to take one; I already know who will be the likely recipient -- a young man who just recently found an apartment and got off the streets.
So, a special thanks to Bob Coates -- a true humanitarian and discriminating aficionado of fine mens clothing.
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