Making a Gingerbread House for Homeless | How To Cook That Ann Reardon
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
- Making & decorating a large gingerbread house and gifting it to homeless.
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I think the fact that you're helping people learn that domestic violence and the unaffordability of housing are what's causing homelessness is a Christmas miracle in itself. I'm from LA, which this week declared a state of emergency on homelessness, even with our brand new progressive mayor. It's so dehumanizing and untrue, the things that people say here about how folks end up unhoused. I always appreciate your food science debunking videos, and I didn't expect a moment of debunking in this episode. Thank you, for caring about the dignity and value of your fellow human beings. Hopefully by enjoying your gorgeous gingerbread house, the guests will experience your best wishes toward securing housing of the inedible variety for themselves and their families. (Cool ribbon trick btw!)
It's not lack of awareness that's the problem.Not even a lack of money. It's a lack of countability.
Nobody is bothered if all the money goes to the right places and the right people.
The only people who know this are the homeless people and victims who are to weak to speak up. And even if they spoke up, the good people of the world would call them ungrateful because beggars can't be choosers.
Even representatives and lawmakers don't go beyond virtue signalling.
No more awards for predicting the weather
Awards only for building arks!
Homelessness in California is a billion dollar industry. Start demanding accountability!
I live in Vermont. We're also known for being rather progressive just like you guys. We are in the middle of a housing crisis, and in the next town over they proposed to build affordable housing on a plot of land that wasn't getting used.
Well, a few of the townsfolk fought tooth and nail to stop the proposal. These are the same people who run their flaps and say things like "wealth disparity" and "sustainable". Yet they are huge hypocrites. They shop at the co op, which is extremely expensive, and ive RARELY seen our co ops donate to food banks. I know this because during 6 months of COVID I was homeless. I was homeless yet I had and still have a job.
I was reading an article about this housing project and the person writing was against it. They said: "Two Words: Catalytic Converter". This was an extremely snarky and arrogant way to try and link the catalytic converters that were being stolen in that town to homeless people, saying that having poor people around means they will have their things stolen. I never wanted to punch someone more. The two guys they caught stealing those converters were not only from New York, they weren't even poor... Because they were career criminals.
Luckily enough people voted, and they are going forward with the housing project.
I was just thinking myself watching this video about LA's dehumanization of the homeless. I've left the country recently, but LA was home my whole life, and it's terrible that the best we've done up to now has been those tiny house communities here and there.
I'll never forget something a friend of my mom's said, especially because she's always such a happy loving person. I was with her and another older lady, and we were bringing up how terrible the homelessness nearby is, and I said (trying to sound politically neutral in case the other woman's views differed) hopefully the housing programs they're beginning to do will at least be a start. And my mom's friend put her hand on my shoulder and said, smilingly, but as matter-of-fact as I'd ever heard her, "But you know, honey, they'll just sell their living space to someone else, and then use the money for drugs. That's what they do!" I was f***ing floored, and I learned not long after that she was ultra-conservative. Never would have thought in a million years with her.
But anyway, yes, I'm really glad when there are Christian women like Ann Reardon who don't use their religion to judge, but to accept and care.
Perhaps there is a correlation between progressive mayors and housing issues (San Francisco and Portlamd being two other examples)
Im not sure that you understand the point of the emergency declaration in LA. It isn’t against the unhoused, it’s to clear barriers to resources.
“Los Angeles is now under a state of emergency on homelessness. The City Council approved an order which allows Mayor Karen Bass to take an aggressive approach to housing the estimated 40,000 homeless on the city's streets.
"It will allow her to cut through a lot of the red tape at City Hall, especially involving development and housing and the location of housing," said Raphael Sonenshein, executive director of the Pat Brown Institute at Cal State L.A. "It will allow her to coordinate all the departments, and she'll really be the true chief executive that in a crisis you need to have in a city like Los Angeles."
This is me and my partners first christmas in our new home after a couple years of homelessness! Admittedly we aren't doing anything because we have no money to but it's still amazing to have a safe roof over our heads. Maybe next year we'll be in the position to do something fun and festive. Thanks for working with that charity!
Congratulations on having a home! I hope you'll have a lovely Christmas even if you can't do anything grand.
Congratulations! Your happy news has made my Christmas 😊
Merry Christmas, it's great that you finally have a home.
congratulations!!
Thanks for the sweet comments! Hope everyone has a lovely Christmas and a very happy and prosperous new year ❤
Ann, just seeing what you do for others…. This ginger bread house for the homeless, your debunking of dangerous myths, heck the entire channel… you’re making a difference, and you have no clue how important that is… heck you inspire me to keep pushing to be my best, because I see I’m not the only one out there trying to make a change. So for all the people you’ve helped, for all the people you will help, for everyone you inspire, and for all the days you make better, thank you and you deserve the best.
I really appreciate when people donate high quality goods or skills for the benefit of people dealing with difficult circumstances. It makes me really happy to think of people having a good meal, a moment to relax, and that gorgeous gingerbread house for Christmas. Everyone deserves to have a little beauty in their life.
I have been facing homelessness perpetually for months ever since my sons mother abandoned the home. I was thankfully able to find a job online, but things are tight. The bit at the end where we were reminded if we need help to reach out touched me. Admitting I have a problem is really hard, it can be embarrassing. Especially when you are supposed to be the caretaker for someone.
It sounds like you’re going through a really tough time, but I’m glad that Ann’s video reached you. Hard times can come to us all, and there is nothing to be ashamed of in reaching out for help. By doing so, you are not only accessing people and programs that can give you valuable support, but also teaching your son that no-one should have to struggle alone - a lesson that he will be able to carry with him through life. I hope that the year to come brings you and your son many good things! 🧡
Don't be embarrassed, Ann's community of wonderful viewers are here for you.
And Ann of course ❤
The man who spoke about the charity, you could hear his gratitude and see the tears welling in his eyes. That is some genuine stuff. Makes this grown adult cry. 💗 Keep up the good work, Winter Shelter!
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Your charity videos have always been done right. They are an opportnity to talk about an issue and to inspire people to help however they can, for the cause you presented or their local causes. It never feels done for clout or gloating. It never puts the helped ones in a position where they feel exploited. It's always cheerful. That man talking about why he loves WinterShelter was very nice to do so. And Mr. Hawkins was very interesting and inspiring as well :) Great work, as always!
Thanks so much, yes we wanted to do it carefully & respectfully as there's been lots of instances where it's been just done for views. That wasn't our intention at all 😊
Didnt expect this video to make me so emotional. My family became homeless over a year ago and we cant move to a cheaper area yet due to car troubles. We've been living in the cheapest hotel we could find and we're barely scraping by, but nearby churches have been helping us with clothing and food and it really means the world to me. Tomorrow we get to pick up a special Christmas box so I can make a nice Christmas meal. Fortunately the hotel has two functioning burners and a fridge, so I dont have to microwave everything or worry about spoilage lol
Happy to see some love for people in need over in Australia!
I love that you donated your masterpiece to charity❤ And I totally agree with your guest that there are people who care and want to help. I am from Finland and the Free Church here helps homeless, addicts and asylum seekers. If you need shelter, food, clothes, furniture, the Viadia organization of Finland's Free Church is there for you❤ Also local congregations are here to help. You don't need to be Christian or belong to any church to receive help. I hope everyone has a merry Christmas❤
These services are important to many, but also note that Finland has a #housingfirst policy. That doesn't mean there are no homeless people here, as mental illness as well as slow bureaucracy sometimes makes it difficult to house people. But the number of homeless people has gone down a lot since this policy was adopted, and Finnish society is aiming to take care of everyone. Other countries should follow suit and not force people to depend on charity for their base needs.
Thank you Talvikki for helping! Even if we don't have many homeless, there are still people that are poor, and many families are struggling to make ends meet. Your contribution makes a huge difference.
Wish I lived in Finland when I was homeless with my newborn. He’s almost 18 months old now and we finally have a roof. Not a good one, but a better than nothing one. Homelessness was the most traumatic and dehumanizing thing we’ve ever been through.
Merry Christmas to my brothers and sisters in Findland, I love to see the care and support. My strong belief is in fact that charities are the most efficient, most loving, and most effective means of helping those in need. Less bureaucracy means faster help and more money going to the cause itself, and with the invaluable social benefit of the sense of camaraderie, generosity, gratitude, etc. etc. that come from giving and receiving from people who have given out of love rather than obligation. I believe raised taxes lower charitable giving and in turn decrease effective help and social cohesion over time, so I would hope people go to charities rather than being forced to go to a government program, and I’m inspired to hear of the work Free Church is doing. Much love ❤
I cannot tell you how excited I get when Ann posts a new video.🥳😊 house looks amazing.
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I’m so glad that services like that are available in other parts of the world because where I’m from, when I was homeless a few years ago during the winter, I tried to reach out to get help to my local places like churches or social services organizations and all I was offered was some hats and some gloves. No food, no shelter. So Thank you to people like you who do what you do.
I always love your channel and this touched my heart as I was one of the “homeless disabled veterans” stereotypes after I was medically discharged from the US Marine Corps. People simply don’t care, and they think you did this to yourself somehow. I was college-educated and was working two jobs; I had just lost Job 3 because they said my cane made me “too slow” for restocking.
I got on my feet thanks to a friend, and also thanks to the then-new GI Bill that helped pay for housing. Without that? I don’t know where I’d be. Now I’m a teacher, been teaching since 2011, and of course we talk about these types of social issues since I teach social studies. They’re amazed to find that I used to be unhoused, because there’s such a strongly negative stereotype about unhoused persons. I tell them, “Even IF that person is drug-addicted, does that mean they deserve to freeze to death?” Phrasing it that way really helps put it into perspective for them.
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Absolutely. People don't need to meet someone else's moral standard to deserve housing or food or other rights. People have inherent worth and worthiness.
As someone who volunteers at a food shelf in the US, this makes me so happy. The stories I hear sometimes break my heart. I try to do what I can.
I work for a CALD DV service... thank you for acknowledging the homelessness crisis for DV victim-survivors, both women and children. Its a growing need, and its amazing you've used your platform to maker people aware of it.
Your gingerbread houses are truly astonishing. My jaw drops watching the amount of work involved.
That was the most comprehensive guide to all Gingerhouse tips and tricks that I've ever seen. Thank you!
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Is it even Christmas without one of Anne's gingerbread house videos? ❤️🤣
That was no ginger house, that was a whole PALACE. Have been watching you for years even before I was a teenager and now adult - feels very homely and am always happy to see your upload. ^J^
With this year being especially cold I thank you for warming hearts of people. After all, that is most important part of ourselves we should never let the cold of the world get to to. ❄️💜
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"It's demonstrating value to people when they come along on Christmas"
How beautifully put! 🥰
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@@Amos_grey The thirst is real 😂
This is beautiful. I got teary-eyed listening to the man at 18:13... It makes me feel heartbroken seeing people not treat others with respect or atleast basic human dignity. No matter someone has a house or not, lives on the street or not, everyone of us deserves human dignity. At the core of all of us is the same life force... How can we not feel someone else's pain knowing that! Maybe we individually cannot do anything about the pain we see in this world, but acknowledging and opening our hearts to it already opens many doors. Treating everyone with respect doesn't cost money.. A smile can give someone enough encouragement to continue living! All I ask for this Christmas is that all of us can become more empathetic, compassionate and understanding, may we open our hearts to each other and become more loving. ❤️
Ann, you are doing such a beautiful thing and people from Winter Shelter too, you all are super amazing! Much love to all of you! ❤️
Ann, your gingerbread house looks absolutely beautiful and elegant, and so is your curly hair. I hope your Christmas is a very merry one.
Merry Christmas Byron 🎄
Ann, you are the best people. I love all your content, but this is tremendous. The values & ethics that you & Dave are teaching your boys are wonderful, helping them become good men. Have a wonderful Christmas and thanks for this beautiful video.
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Wow! First off, it wouldn't be Christmas without a HTCT gingerbread house! And seeing it go to such a lovely charity makes it all the more special, though its beauty is something to behold for sure! Absolute magic as always!
This is all so incredibly beautiful. And the gingerbread house is amazing! Had never heard about Winter Shelter before, but i am so grateful that there are people like that in the world.
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Thank you Ann for all you do, from giving away a house you could have easily sold for hundreds of dollars, to your debunking of dangerous fads. God bless you this season and in 2023!
I’ve never bothered with premiers before, but Ann’s videos are always an instant watch as soon as I see the thumbnail! I was just thinking about my own holiday baking, too!
So excited!! It's time for the yearly gingerbread video! Wishing you and the entire Reardon family a Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas Mario 🎄
I volunteer with Toowoomba's Winter Shelter Program, and I've been able to see the positive effects on peoples lives through us just giving them a place to stay during winter and good hot meals. It's truly been a blessing to get to know the people and their stories that are so often looked down upon in our society. So thank you to every one who supports this cause, it really does make a huge difference in their lives! And thanks Ann for bring this on to the world stage and sharing love and acceptance this Christmas.
I was waiting so eagerly to see this year’s house. I love that you donated it, and to such a wonderful charity! I’ve had friends who were homeless, and my mom was very lucky to have supportive family when I was little that kept us from being homeless, so charities that help folks in that situation will always be near and dear to my heart. I hope the people who got to enjoy your gingerbread house felt the love and care you put into it, and that it made their day that much brighter.
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Merry Christmas Everyone 🎄🎁
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Vielen Dank!
It is really good to see a RUclips channel succeeding that is not solely dedicated to personal enrichment or some pointless activity, but actually achieves something meaningful. Truly great.
That shade of ginger is so beautiful. Oh and yes, he definitely reminded me of Santa at first! 💖💖
The Merriest of Christmas to all the Reardons for making our Christmas even more merry! 🎄⭐🎄
Imagine how excited the little (and big) kids will be at the sight of this awesome gingerbread mansion. Great work for a great cause. It looks sooo good and tasty, I usually don't like either gingerbread nor icing that much, but this one has me salivating.
Ms Reardon - I’ve never written to or commented on any RUclips creators in my life, but you’ve been an inspiration to me for a couple of years now. I felt compelled to thank you. You are absolutely lovely. Your family are delightful. You’re bigger and better than Martha Stewart (I’m American obviously. Sorry for that whole Trump thing, by the way!) Love what you do. Please don’t ever stop! You’re informed and informative and fun!
Lots of love and gratitude! - Jeff B. (Sacramento, California 2023)
Wonderful video & sentiment. Well done to Scott and everyone involved & also to Ann for highlighting their great work!
Glad you enjoyed it
Great Job Ann! Homelessness in an era of great fortune (for some) is confounding. I hope everyone keeps these warm thoughts with them throughout the year.
While I'll never make this house, and while I think it's a really epic and dounting thing to make- even more than the prince harry cake- I can totally understand why Anne made it, and for that I salute you. Merry Christmas Anne
Lol the leaving the baking template on the gingerbread more than once and baking it sounds like something I would do. I can't tell you how many times I have baked turkeys and chickens over the yrs and forgot to take the giblets and hearts bag out 🤣
I love the ribbon trick! I will be for sure trying this next time! Though, I make & use really thick royal icing, it’s pretty tacky, and usually keeps it up fine w out sliding, but I have faced that issue before, and have seen others struggle w it!
Wow I love the house and I love that you're raising awarenesss.thank you Ann!
Thank you so much!
Oh Ann that was amazing! What a wonderful way to share a gingerbread house and raise awareness of homelessness this Christmas.
Thank you Kerri, Merry Christmas :)
This woman deserves everything and more. I hope one day Anne will host a live charity donation stream. That would be awesome
So many people do donate to help shelters or food pantries, but it's always the "dregs" thing they (or any body) really want. When you're desperate you're still grateful, but you also internalize that unwanted feeling.
So it touches me deeply that you both want these people to have things and experiences of value. I've been there. It makes all the difference in the world to them.
Beautiful gingerbread house! I love that you donated it to a shelter. I just helped my son install his second little free food pantry today for his Eagle Scout project. He's the one who introduced me to your channel.
That tree was an amazing work of art, and your giving it to that shelter makes it even more beautiful.
Thank you very much!
Ann, you are such an amazing person and this world is better for having you in it. I am so proud of who you are. Have a wonderful season with your beautiful family!
Thank you so much! Merry Christmas :)
You get better each year, Ann. Just lovely. So happy it is going to make other's Christmas bright!
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I"ve found that a microplane works beautifully to square and straighten edges of gingerbread, and T-Pins through the edges are strong enough to hold the pieces while the joints dry and easy to remove afterwards without leaving a big hole (plus the T is big enough you don't forget they're there)
Firstly, what a stunning gingerbread mansion! Also, I love that you involved a charity and a little education about homelessness and unhoused individuals ❤️
Ann is a marvel! A pastry architect!
And msg to Luke who spoke about the support he got from the charity (but also about how he feels some people want him to roll over and die) ... There are many many more people who care for you and want you to do well. Love from Wales 💚💚💚
As someone whose family needed similar services years and years ago, thank you for shedding light on this and for aiding in helping others.
Thank you for allowing a conversation about the causes of homelessness as it's so often missed when people talk about charity - mutual aid is fantastic, but there are reasons it's needed xxx
I love how Ann's videos are always so informative on how to do something, and I, 100%, never plan on doing any of it.
You know, I appreciate you saying you have baked the templates on! I have added a whole lot more on my figurative plate, and I find that I have been making silly mistakes in the kitchen a whole lot more! I feel better knowing even someone as talented like you makes some of those types of mistakes at times too!
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As a social work student that is working to eventually run a re-housing program for non-profits in my city I love this. About 80% to 90% of people that are homeless are homeless due to structural causes. These are low wages, lack of affordable housing, lack of job options, domestic violence, and lack of resources for health needs both mental and physical. So many people don't realize this and assume more people are homeless due to untreated mental health and substance abuse when those generally either aren't the case or happen after someone is already homeless in the system and are struggling even more. I love and appreciate this and I hope more people can share such a loving and caring message like this.
I especially look forward to your gingerbread house videos every Christmas !! You blow my mind every time :D thanks so much Anne i really appreciate all the effort you put into your videos
The good that Ann Reardon does is impressive. Her videos warning people about dangerous RUclips nonsense are important enough, but her support of people in need is even more significant. Thank you, Ann, for all that you do.
Detailed guides to your creations and templates show your attention to detail but to allow air time for a worthy cause, giving time to explain the work the shelter does, that is a step beyond what most people do on their own channel. Thanks for being a good human, Ann!
even though there is no way I'd be able to make a gingerbread house that extravagant, you give a lot of tips for more modest homes too - I didn't know about the bordered sharp edges trick, that just blew my mind! Love that you have donated this, great to see the work they are doing.
Partnership made in heaven! Huge extravagant gingerbread houses need lots of mouths, and this looks like just the thing. Happy holidays everyone!
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It's too beautiful to destroy and eat and too much skill and labor to ever make, but by god what a gift to see this video of its every gorgeous detail. I don't really care for the manufactured, mandatory sentimentality of Xmas but this house with its massive tree welcoming you inside got me kind of emotional. I said it's too beautiful to eat but people experiencing homelessness deserve the love that went into this one. Masterful work in design and execution, thank you for sharing.
This made me cry, i have had 1 friend who was homelessness for a couple of years (now she is taken in by her estranged dad) and one friend who was on the verge of being kicked out of her home.
Keep doing what you are doing!
Such a beautiful gingerbread house and a wonderful cause. Merry Christmas!
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Another emotional gingerbread year. Thank you Ann and Merry Christmas to you and yours!
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I like your style of gingerbread house, I always like to leave some of the gingerbread showing and use lots of candies to decorate (I bought necco wafers last week to use as roof shingles)
I’ve used m&m’s and skittles, some other smaller colorful ball candies along the seams as Christmas lights, and usually decorate it in a board as well to make a yard (sometimes fence w pretzel sticks, and candy bricks for walkways chimneys and/or steps etc)
This gingerbread house is insane! Your talent knows no bounds, Ann! That ribbon trick was fantastic.
And I love that you were able to donate it to a worthwhile cause too, have a great Christmas!
So glad I've come across this video. I'd been missing the times when Ann would bake something and then give it away. This was just great. Thank you for your hard work and big heart, Ann. ❤
Thanks for highlighting the homeless issue. The fact that they do 30,000 meals is amazing!
Good on you for having this man on and sharing the info with us. Fantastic gingerbread house! I can't imagine how much royal icing you made!!! (Masses of it. )
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That's such a nice thing to do for those who are less fortunate this Christmas. I really think helping those in need is a great thing to do and those people will remember this Christmas as something positive. I'm so glad you did this.
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year, hope y'all have a great one! ❤️🎄🎁☃️🎅🏼
Lovely video Ann, happy Christmas
Thank you for doing this Ann. I enjoy reminders that not every part of the world is cruel. You're the best
You're almost at 5 million! you deserve it for all of the awareness and kindness you do for your followers and beyond! Keep rising ann!
That gingerbread house is going to bring so much joy. Gorgeous!
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Ann, you make me so happy. Thank you for all you do!
I'm so glad!
Merry Christmas, Ann. You are such a legend. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful video and for highlighting such an important issue. You're the best.
Merry Christmas Em Bee
The fact that this charity is practically in my backyard and I never had the misfortune or privilege of hearing about it until now- my eyes have been opened. Thank you for everything you do Ann 💕
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This is beautiful. Thank you Ann for your cooking tutorials and your demonstrations of love and kindness. Blessings to you and your family.
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Ann, after making me cry last year with the nativity scene, I didn’t think you’d do it again! ❤️ What a wonderful video and such a kind gesture. I’ll be sure to check out Winter Shelter. Merry Christmas! 🎄
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The Hugh Grant Christmas Carol is a wonderful choice, l listened last year and it got me into the spirit even while having to avoid festivities due to Covid (avoiding, not having!). It’s described as “performing” not just narrating and justly so. He brings every character to life and does justice to Dickens’ great language and humour.
Thank you for another excellent creation and video as usual, and great cause to donate to. Happy Christmas one and all 🎄❤️🕊⚖️
You and your lovely family are so inspiring and such a wonderful addition to this platform. I hope that you all know how appreciated you all are. 💖
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That's so kindl! I've always wanted to do something like that for a local missions trip or something. The mention of suggesting to homeless or other people who need help this Christmas season to find local churches, where people are more than willing to give food, money, counseling, ministering, etc, is so true. Ms. Ann, you are one of my favorite creators ever! I've been following your channel for about 5 years now, and I've learned so much of my cooking/baking knowledge from your videos. I get so excited when I see that you've posted a new video, and I just love your honesty & truthfulness! Keep up the good work! We love you, Mrs. Reardon! God bless, Jesus loves you! 🥰
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Not everyone's going to be able to access help or access help comfortably from a church
@@stillnotstill I agree. There's a chance that some people will not have a good, solid church near them. That doesn't mean it's impossible to find help anywhere though. People can be willing to help anywhere you go. (Can, not will). Unfortunately, some people don't have the resources to help with food or money. Not every "Church" is the same, but most are built upon the fundamental and foundational belief that being kind and helping others is important. Some people believe that doing good deeds and works will get them too heaven, but the truth is that we'll never be "Good" enough. We're still sinful. Others, like me, know that Jesus Christ who is God's only son came down from heaven, fully God and fully man, as a lowly human. He was perfect and without sin, and was a servant to humans. He died to take away the ultimate punishment for our sin, which is death. He loved us first, and in return, us Christians are driven to serve, love, and help others just like Jesus did for us, in order to keep God's law and commandments. We are not perfect by ANY means, but we are forgiven and our sins have been washed away by the blood of Jesus. Have a blessed Christmas, my friend. ♥
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Truly beautiful, and not just the gingerbread house. 💗
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THIS IS AMAZING! Such a beautiful design, so much dedication to create and share it with all and the most lovely gesture to give it to people who are facing hard times to brighten their Christmas.
I love watching the gingerbread house every year! Lovely!
I put together a coles gingerbread house kit last week and it was 2 hours of sweating and a little swearing 😂 wish I had the ribbon trick.
Thanks for raising awareness for homelessness.
As an Australian who lives in community housing its something very close to us.
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The Reardons helping people in more than one way.
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Ann you are an artist I admire your work so much!
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Great work Ann, thank you for involving Winter Shelter and spreading awareness of the work of charities
your kindness & care for others always shines through in your videos. i got here bc of your debunking, but i stayed here bc you are such an incredible asset to all of us. thank you for all the work you do, i hope yall have a fantastic holiday season ❤
Hey beautiful💓💓
How are you doing?
A beauty gingerbread house and a wonderful homeless charity combines a truly wonderful Christmas for those in a situation.
With so much devistating throughout,
When you come across a video like this,
It opens your heart and makes you realise there are many who really do care and many who want to help.
Have a truly wonderful Christmas 🤶🎄🎅
Love that trick with the string for securing the roof.
That is such an elegant gingerbread display. You're such an excellent teacher and it was a great demo with so many tips to help achieve better results. 🎅
Hey beautiful 💗💗
How are you doing??
That ribbon trick for the roof is a game changer!!
I don't do Christmas or any holidays, but this is my favorite part of the year, your gingerbread builds.
A little bit of lemon juice in royal icing gives a limoncello flavour that is really delicious and makes it slightly less sickly sweet
Thank you for highlighting this important and vital work! What a wonderful giving thing for the community. I loved his comment at the end about the type of food that they serve. Don't just give cast offs, but lovely food that you would eat yourself!
You are a legend. You make an amazing Gingerbread house and you give it away to charity. You’re wholesome.
Happy Holidays to everyone.
Ann, this is so touching and makes me cry even tho I have never experienced homelessness.
You have such a good heart! 💝