When my son Jimmy was in the fourth grade, he came home from school one day and told me the children were making  fun of his friend, Sam, because his clothes were wrinkled  and dirty. I suggested he talk to his friend and find out what  is the matter. Sam told him he lives with his Grandma since  his parents died and there was never enough money for the  washing machine, etc. Jimmy asked if we could help him.  We got some laundry soap, shampoo, and quarters and  made a gift package. The following Monday, Sam came to  school shining like a new penny. He was so happy!