'Good Morning America' feature Cool to Be Kind spotlights New York's own Robin Hood

FACEBOOK / PETER BOND

Peter Bond, right, with one of his new friends.

A Filipino American good Samaritan has earned the monicker of “The Robin Hood of NYC” for his one-man homeless assistance effort.

In a world filled with hate and negativity, Peter Bond's kindness and compassion stands out and led to his feature in Good Morning America 3 Cool to Be Kind segment Monday, Feb. 19.

Peter credits his Filipino heritage as one of the inspiring forces behind his work as he strives to be a role model for others by sharing his efforts on social media. Born in the Philippines, he was instilled with gratitude and the importance of giving back

Bond, 29, has made it his life’s mission to help the homeless in his area while inspiring others to do the same by showcasing his work on social media,

Besides offreing financial help, he also takes the time to make a human connection with each individual he helps.

FYI: Watch more of Peter Bond's acts of kindness by clicking here or here.

Watching other social media influencers perform good deeds, Bond wanted o make sure that a Filipino was included in those discussions.

Unlike the mythical Robin Hood, Bond doesn't rob from the rich to give to the poor. The financial assistance he gives to the indigent comes out of his own pocket.  When he began his journey of helping others, he used his saving from his job at Chipotle and began working extra shifts.

According to New York Weekly, Bond’s first step toward becoming the “Robin Hood of NYC” took place in in 2021 when a homeless stranger asked him for change. Instead, the young man gave him a $20. When Peter saw how grateful the man was, he knew he wanted to keep doing this. 

FYI:To follow or assist Peter Bond, he can be contacted via:

• Instagram
• Facebook: bondgives
• Twitter
• Youtube

After that first time incident, a friend suggested that Bond document his work on social media. His videos went viral. Online crowdfunding not pays for his genrous passion. 

"I currently work at a smoothie shop. I’m trying to make my videos my full-time career. I’m not known for anything special, but hopefully known as someone who cares in the future," he told SDVoyager.

"I’m just proud that I’m helping change lives, and the more resources, money, and connects I garner, the more people I can help and help change their lives permanently."

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