Stories

‘Home Improvement’ Star Tim Allen Wants To Improve Housing Situation For The Homeless

ADVERTISEMENT

Throughout the 1990s, viewers knew Tim Allen as the hapless star of Home Improvement. With a filmography that spans over forty years, Allen has since become the face of Christmas, intergalactic childhood, comedic timing – and a champion for the homeless.

Allen has a demonstrated history of advocacy and philanthropy for important causes, especially highlighting the homelessness situation in the United States. A recent post on Twitter reminded his followers what he has done, is doing, and will do according to his personal creed.

ADVERTISEMENT

Tim Allen speaks up for the homeless, “will do more tomorrow”

ADVERTISEMENT

On October 13, Allen shared a post to Twitter with his 613k followers that reads, “So many homeless here, did what I could today will do more tomorrow.” This is consistent with a personal philosophy Allen lives by on how to be a “real man.”

RELATED: Tim Allen Shares More About His Time In Prison And What He Learned

According to Outsider, being a man means the person “Respects women, honors the Creator, and respects the trees that they climb and the animals there,” as well as caring for those without in general. Allen does so by addressing important, sometimes overlooked needs faced by the homeless of America, needs that need to be addressed immediately rather than in the long term.

Showing gratitude by giving thanks and giving to others

HOME IMPROVEMENT, Tim Allen, ‘Pilot’, (Season 1, ep. 101, aired Sept. 17, 1991), 1991-99. © Touchstone Television / Courtesy: Everett Collection

Back in 1978, Allen was arrested and spent two years in prison. The “watershed” moment taught Allen humility and made him “also extremely grateful for where I am today.” In response, he was able to “refocus my life on setting and achieving goals.” Back in 2019, Allen, Tiffany Haddish and Dane Cook teamed up to bring hearty cheer and full bellies to the homeless. The event was sponsored by the Laugh Factory and over the years has served thousands of meals to those in need.

Allen has also donated to Habitat for Humanity, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, the YMCA, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and the Red Cross, among others. Through Nickelodeon, he participated in the network’s Big Help-a-thon. Allen helped refurbish the YMCA center in Hollywood, and auctioned off his Home Improvement 1955 Chevy Nomad on eBay for the The September 11th/Twin Towers Fund.

Allen states his time in prison changed him, and he is now more goal and happiness-oriented, while focusing on good causes like helping the homeless / Photo Credit: F. Sadou/AdMedia / ImageCollect

RELATED: Tim Allen And His Wife Jane Talk About Top Tips For A Long Marriage

Show comments
Share
Published by

Recent Posts

The Biggest Hollywood Scandals Of The 1970s That Couldn’t Stay Hidden

in the 1970s, the only thing outgrowing lapels and hairstyles was inflation. As Americans grew…

5 hours ago

Rare, High-Value Motown Record Found In Small Detroit County

On a recent episode of The Daily J podcast, Denise Zieja from Melodies & Memories…

9 hours ago

The Iceberg That Sank The Titanic May Be Shown In Newly Surfaced Photo From 1912

The infamous Titanic sinking was caused by an iceberg obstructing the ship’s way on April…

10 hours ago

Sharon Osbourne’s Rarely Seen Eldest Daughter Claims She Lived Through ‘Dark Environments’ As A Child

More than 20 years ago, Sharon and Ozzy, Osbourne thrust their family into the public…

11 hours ago

Michael Douglas Talks About Recent Change In His Appearance

During a recent appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Michael Douglas made a shocking revelation…

12 hours ago

Candace Cameron Bure Stuns On The Red Carpet In White Mini Dress With Sheer Lace Skirt

At the Nashville premiere of her new movie Unsung Hero, Candace Cameron Bure showed up…

13 hours ago