Hansen and his 10-year-old son Chase search the streets of Salt Lake City every weekend for the homeless to take to lunch. They started Project Empathy (共情)four years ago to1a meal, listen to their stories and figured out how they could2help .
"Just start with a smile, a hello. It really just starts with that. If you do it, you can make a connection. A small gesture can have a3impact on others less fortunate," Hansen4in an interview.
Some of these shared meals have turned into stronger5Ward, a homeless, was6in a flat. He credited the Hansens with helping him7the difficult process of moving off the streets. "It is great to have friends who make us feel8and I'm impressed with the pair," Ward said.
Father and son's9have developed into a passion project that10faith and community, which emphasizes the11community members can have in uplifting the homeless. They know they can't settle the homeless12alone. They're hoping empathy will13.
"My hope for the future is to14more connection across our country. We could and we will succeed15we have other people join in and help the homeless," Chase said.
