The video, which he called “How to Hijack Amazon Prime Now for Good”, shows Bliss asking homeless people if they need anything. Some people told him that they needed warm clothing for the winter – others asked for sleeping bags.

Using the special shipping service, Bliss ordered the gifts, entered the street address, and described exactly who the couriers should deliver the packages too.

True to the company’s word, the Amazon workers hand-delivered the packages to the proper recipients within two hours.

“Note: this video is NOT SPONSORED OR AFFILIATED WITH AMAZON. I’m sure this technique could be used with Postmates or whoever else too,” says Bliss. “I simply wanted to demonstrate how easy and convenient it can be to bring a person in need, what they need, and to encourage that behavior.”

“My hope is that [people] see this and realize their potential to help enable giving. Special thanks to Amazon’s couriers, all of whom delivered their package with humanity and grace.”

The article originally appeared on Good News Network.

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Seattle’s mayor Ed Murray said that his town is in a state of emergency in regards to the homeless crisis.

During an address last year, he said, “The City is prepared to do more as the number of people in crisis continues to rise, but our federal and state partners must also do more. Cities cannot do this alone. Addressing homelessness must be a national priority with a federal response.”

Amazon used its resources to revitalize a vacant Travelodge that is scheduled for demolition in 2017.

Along with providing support, the company’s founder Jeff Bezos shelled out one million dollars to the nonprofit Mary’s Place to provide families with a place to live as they get back on their feet.

Up to 200 people are expected to live in the shelter beginning next week. They can reside in one of the fully furnished rooms from 5 pm to 8 am on weekdays and 24 hours on weekends, so long as they’re working to find permanent housing and employment.

In addition to the amenities of the rooms, the shelter provides free breakfasts and dinners, and residents who contribute three hours of work per week can earn credit in the facility’s store.

It’s the perfect option for a space that would have remained vacant. Amazon planned to purchase the land already for its campus expansion in 2018.

When Amazon moves its campus onto the space, the families living in the shelter will have to move on. According to Mary’s Place, homeless families are only in need of temporary housing while they recover from their current setback. The organization also said that it hopes to get the residents in permanent homes within the year.

The public can make donations to the shelter through Amazon’s Wish List site.

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