Nas Raises $30k for Homeless Single Father With 8 Kids

http://colorlines.com/archives/2013/08/nas_raises_30k_for_homeless_single_father_with_8_kids.html



Stanley Young is an unemployed construction worker and father of eight who recently lost his home in a fire. The rapper Nas recently caught wind of his story and helped raise more than $30,000 for Young and his family through Crowdtilt. Nas and the Young family hope to raise $50,000 by August 13. Here’s Nas’s message:

Stanley Young is an unemployed construction worker and single father. Two weeks ago, a fire destroyed his home. His family is stuck in a hotel, but time is running out. I could barely watch his tragic story on the news…- they will be kicked out by August 13th if we don’t do something to help now.I am also a single father, and we don’t get enough credit in this country. I’m committed to helping Stanley and his eight (yes 8!) kids. Moreover, I believe and hope that we should all, as a community, come together to help our fellow American men and women when they need us in desperate situations like this. See if you can’t find a few dollars to help the Youngs get back on their feet with me. We need to raise enough to extend their stay, and maybe even afford a down payment on a new house or something.

This is real. It is me. I’m putting in $5,000 myself. Never done something like this, but I have faith that our American community can pull together a miracle for this strong family who needs our help right now. If we can get to the $20,000 goal, I’ll put in another $5,000 too.

Thanks and God bless.

 

i hate to sound mean...but the last thing you want to get rid of from ur budget is homeowners, car and life insurance. medical ins...yes u can get away with that but the others dont gamble

 

Respect for Nas continues to grow. A very kind and selfless act.

 

very

 

"Half-man half-amazing." :smt038 Keep up the good work Nas.

 

Wonder if there has been any deep pockets assistance from Mssrs. Carter & Combs.

 

So co-sign 100%!!!

 

hell no!

Good for Nas!

 

The consciousness that brought us Illmatic continues to manifest itself.