Massachusetts woman spent lottery winnings to help homeless man

Comment #37

pantherestates — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 05:34:27 GMT

Thank god for living in cali....I know a couple of folks who won the lottery...wont see their names listed on any lottery sites or you tube...they were smart enough to set up a blind trust and collect their winnings months later after talking to the right people who could put put it all together.....they only told a few close friends...me being one of them..I'll go to my grave never revealing who they are...they didn't want that madness that comes with being a known lottery winner..they just wan... [ More ]

Comment #36

pantherestates — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 05:29:24 GMT

I love people like miss Sophia....she realized that this guy was just down on his luck...he didn't ask to be homeless...she did a beautiful selfless act and helped another human being in need who could benefit with a roof over his head at least for a little while...what a beautiful gift.To me that act alone is priceless and makes Miss Sophia A Winner In My Book

Comment #35

Bleudog101 — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 12:29:49 GMT

Just read in a Boston newspaper website he is being charged because he didn't register an address--registered sex offender it said. Be careful to judge him however, sometimes sex offender does not mean what many people imply it means. He could have had this on his record from his teenage years (yes, it does happen) or a minor offense. On the hand he could be the type we most fear. I refused to read the article, to me he is just a down on his luck homeless person hence no address to report.

Comment #34

Cher46 — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 18:02:47 GMT

I don't think I am allowed to post a link on this site, but if you google Sofia Lorena give Glen a second chance, it will come up.

Comment #33

Bleudog101 — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 13:36:58 GMT

No offense taken, I never drive in Boston nor fly to Logan. Don't blame you in the least. I fly to TF Greene airport in RI to avoid driving in Boston and take the T if I have to go in there.

Comment #32

Abdi — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 06:30:40 GMT

Please share with us the Gofund me page.

Comment #31

Cher46 — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 14:54:28 GMT

Wow!! I just went to the Go Fund Me Page and this lady has raised over $17,000 for this gentleman. What a great, great story! God Bless both of them

Comment #30

bobby623 — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 23:49:02 GMT

Lottery gamblers who believe they may one day win a significant prize need to know the rules in the state where they play.

If you win a Florida lottery the rules are clear - your name will be released to the media, as required by law.

Folks who think the major winners should enjoy special protection need to step back and consider the situation.

First, no news outlet worth it's charter is going to not cover the event.

The editors and reporters may realize that printing pictures may be... [ More ]

Comment #29

zephbe — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 22:12:18 GMT

She is an angel. God bless her and him.

Comment #28

plumsage — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 12:17:59 GMT

Blessings will come Sofia's way. Makes my heart feel good.

Comment #27

RedStang — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 06:21:33 GMT

This lady has no clue she helped nick nolte out.

Comment #26

lotpot711 — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 22:03:46 GMT

Such lovely spirit! I hope she get invited into Ellen and gets a nice reward LOL

Comment #25

kennedygrandma — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 21:45:12 GMT

I was in tears as I read this story. God Bless her and him. I would do the same thing. I won pick3 for 500 a few years ago and there was a homeless couple with thier small child with them. I told my daughter to turn the car around and I gave them money to get food. you never know what people are going through. It coud happen to any of us.

Comment #24

Groppo — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 19:47:38 GMT

Mr. Eke6078,

I tell you what. Where I plan to go, though it is mostly warm and better suited for human life, I will find

someone down on their luck. I may not give them money, right off hand, but I will offer them something

to eat, at the nearest fast food place or something like that. I too am capable of charity. I will just not be

caught dead where I know I can't live, and encourage others to leave.

Mr. Groppo

Comment #23

Groppo — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 19:38:49 GMT

Mr. BlueDog,

Those comments about Massachussets were from my personal experience as a truck driver.

I feel strongly about what I've stated. I'm sorry if you are personally offended.

Mr. Groppo

Comment #22

OneTrickpony — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 18:53:59 GMT

What a great story! I am very glad that the stars aligned and Sofia met Glenn, and felt compassion for her fellow man. Too many times Man's inhumanity to Man is all the media likes to report.

Comment #21

y2kjackson — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 18:43:10 GMT

That is awesome!! Giving to someone who is less fortunate than u is always great to see. People are always caught uo in their own greed , money , material things.

It's great to see that we have people in this world who thinks of someone else , besides themselves. We all can take a lesson from that!! In the end we all could of been him or her homeless or worse

Comment #20

Abdi — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 17:45:03 GMT

Just set up a twitter page!

@WelldoneSofia

Comment #19

ekem6078 — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 15:18:00 GMT

I'll like to give, to it too. Hope Todd share the link.

Comment #18

ekem6078 — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 15:12:15 GMT

One of Gods true Angels. Way to go Sofia. It's good to know their is still some good people in this world. May God pour out you with many many blessings for your act of kindness. What is the 'GO FUND ME' page listed under. I wont to contriube too.

Comment #17

ekem6078 — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 15:05:18 GMT

KARMA is a mother dude. Hope this comment don't come back and bite you in the ass. This old man may be you one day. God don't like ugly.

Comment #16

dr65 — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 14:00:10 GMT

He has nothing most people have, he looks like most people don't, his begging is what

most people will never have to do. He is disheaveled, dirty and probably has an odor.

People do not help because of fear, ridicule, disgust or indifference. Look at his eyes.

He and others like him are just like us...we are human. I remember being taught growing

up that Jesus can appear in the most helpless of forms, what a person does when faced

with those who are less fortunate than ourselves d... [ More ]

Comment #15

sully16 — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 13:28:23 GMT

Great STORY! Blessings to both of them.

Comment #14

Abdi — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 12:09:48 GMT

Very moving and heart touching!I couldn't stop tear's rolling down my check's.The Photo of Sofia and Williams really touched my heart.

It's really emotional story,very few people can today stop in the street to help a needy old man.The World need's more people like Sofia.

Everytime we hea stories of the rich alway's working hard to grow richer.I am calling on everyone to start helping needy people.

I am starting with you the reader.On way home this evening stop for a minute in the stree... [ More ]

Comment #13

Bleudog101 — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 11:55:46 GMT

Don't be a hater, that's my home state and love New England.

Your rant has nothing to do with the positive aspects of this article, just negative views from you.

Comment #12

myturn — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 11:23:58 GMT

I love the Massachusetts lottery, I have played Megabucks Doubler, by subscription, for years. I haven't won any big prizes yet, but I have won many small prizes. I like how the revenue raised is distributed to local governments.

Comment #11

Groppo — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 01:22:23 GMT

What else would anyone in -8 temperatures do?

What was that man doing in such a cold place, in the first place?

Why was the woman in a situation, where she had no other duty but to be moved with pity?

Who in their right minds, knowing what they know about Massach. would actually be caught dead there?

The first obligation anyone has, in that situation is to get out. Remove yourself from that situation.

The freezing cold can't feel good to anyone. Not to the old dude, not to the wom... [ More ]

Comment #10

TheGameGrl — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 00:16:00 GMT

Her blessing was the ability to give where others would not. It is in giving that we ultimately receive. I think she received something money cannot buy, a kind heart. May it remain open .

Comment #9

VenomV12 — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 00:01:33 GMT

What a nice woman, I hope she receives many blessings for her kindness.

Comment #8

mypiemaster — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 23:46:14 GMT

The universe will pay her back. One day she will be as rich and popular as the world famous Sophia Loren. Beautiful inside and out.

Comment #7

music* — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 23:37:12 GMT

Good Samaritans spreading love and kindness.

Comment #6

Dd2160 — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 23:12:23 GMT

There are truly Angels among us

Comment #5

dallascowboyfan — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 22:54:36 GMT

Aww... nice story Amber you are a good person

Comment #4

eddessaknight — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 22:50:34 GMT

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy....

The Corporal Works of Mercy

1 Feed the Hungry

2 Give drink to the thirsty

3 Clothe the naked

4 Shelter the homeless

5 Comfort the imprisoned

6 Visit the sick

7 Bury the dead

God Bless Sofia, et al

Eddessa_Knight with Light

Comment #3

amber123 — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 22:49:16 GMT

What a nice thing to do.

Last week I was filling up at the gas station and saw a guy who was a 20 something asking people for something and they all said no and turned him away. When i came out of the store to fill up on fuel, he came up to me and told me that he got kicked out of his efficiency because he didn't have the 250 bucks. He was wearing a Wendy's uniform with a name tag.

His friends were supposed to pick him up and take him to a friend's house about 8 miles north of where I liv... [ More ]

Comment #2

geerod2001 — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 22:49:04 GMT

Yes,truly an angel.

They say charity begins at home and she is a perfect example of what we are all capable of.

When the needs of others come first she responded in true Christian fashion.

Bless her for her generosity toward another fellow human being.

Comment #1

dallascowboyfan — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 22:45:47 GMT

Such a lovely act of kindness by Sofia may God bless the both of you.

Massachusetts woman spent lottery winnings to help homeless man

Lottery Post — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 22:33:06 GMT

A Massachusetts woman won the lottery, and quickly spent all the reward money to help a homeless man on Saturday.

After her selfless act, Sofia Lorena also set up a GoFundMe for Glenn Williams, the homeless man she met just seconds after winning $200 on a scratch ticket, she said.

The crowdfunded charity has already raised more than $1,900 in less than 24 hours for Williams, who encountered Lorena on Saturday night while standing in the frigid cold in Wareham.

Lorena, a single mother of... [ More ]