"That Person Needs a Blanket" — How 11-Year-Old Trevor Ferrell Changed Philadelphia's Coldest Nights
In December 1983, an 11-year-old boy from suburban Philadelphia saw homeless people on the evening news and begged his father to bring them a blanket. That single blanket sparked a citywide movement, a homeless shelter called "Trevor's Place," and proved that compassion has no age requirement.
May 9, 2026