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Santa Ana Community Raises $10,000 for Robbed Street Vendor
Santa Ana community rallies to support street vendor robbed of flowers, raises over $10k in 3 days.
The news of a street vendor being robbed in Santa Ana, California, has shaken the community. The incident occurred on May 10, in broad daylight, when a man ran up to the street vendor Israel Parra Ruiz and grabbed a bucket filled with bouquets of flowers. The thief quickly hopped into a getaway SUV and sped off, with Ruiz in foot pursuit. This incident left the hardworking vendor in shock and despair.
However, the response from the Santa Ana community has been heartwarming. Hundreds of people have come together to show their support for Ruiz, who has been selling flowers on the streets of Santa Ana for more than a decade. A GoFundMe campaign was launched with a goal of raising $5,000 to help Ruiz recover from the robbery, but the response was overwhelming. Within just three days, more than $10,000 had been donated by locals and people from around the world, all wanting to show their support for the hardworking vendor.
The incident has sparked a conversation about the safety of street vendors in Santa Ana. Many vendors work long hours in precarious conditions and have reported being harassed or robbed by thieves looking to make a quick profit. In response, local officials are considering new safety measures, including increased police patrols and better lighting in vendor areas.
The generosity of those who donated to the GoFundMe campaign is a testament to the strength and resilience of the community. It serves as a reminder that kindness and compassion can go a long way in the face of adversity. The incident was undoubtedly traumatic for Ruiz, but the outpouring of support from the community has shown him that he is not alone.
Read the story here: https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/losangeles/news/santa-ana-street-vendor-robbed-community-raises-10000-to-help-him/
The Santa Ana community’s response to the street vendor’s robbery is a testament to the power of compassion and kindness. In times of need, people come together to support one another, regardless of their background or circumstances. It is important to remember that there is more good than bad in the world, and stories like this remind us to look for the good and report it. We can all make a difference by showing empathy and compassion towards those in need, no matter how small our actions may seem.R Washington