WOW ELLEN AND STAFF,

FIRST OF ALL CONGRATS ON THE WEDDING I THINK THAT IS WONDERFUL I HOPE THE TWO OF YOU WILL BE AS HAPPY AS MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE BEEN FOR 28 YEARS NOW AND MORE I AM SURE. I LOVED THIS SHOW AND WANTED TO GIVE WHAT I CAN TO ALFRED'S HOUSE I AM GLAD TO SEE A SITE TO SEND A DONATION TO, THIS MAN WAS A SPECIAL INSPIRATION TO MANY PEOPLE AND HE MADE ME CRY WITH HIS STORY, HE IS REALLY, REALLY ONE OF A KIND AND IT ESPECIALLY SHOWS THAT RACE, SEX, CREED DOESN'T HAVE TO BE AN ISSUE AND SHOULD NEVER BE. lOVE THE SHOW JUST WISH IT WOULD BE ON WHEN I COULD WATCH IT ALL THE TIME, HAVE NOW RECORDING DEVICE.

THANKS BUNCHES FOR ALL YOU DO.

KELLI

hi ellen,im an avid viewer from the phils.my mom told me about alferd's story and quickly searched for it on youtube.he's such an inspiration!his story brought tears to my eyes and reminded me of my 70 year old grandfather who lives in the province about 23hours drive by land and 1hour by sea from where i am.i deeply wanted to help alferd but due to financial constraints,i believe that i can be of more help to him by including him in my prayers.i also believe that there are lots who've seen him on your show who feels the same way and i say that we should all include him in our prayers.he is such a sweet guy and an inspiration to all of us. continue being a blessing,too, ellen. god bless you and portia. I LOVE YOU!

Hi Ellen!

I am an aspiring children's book writer and I think Alfred's story would be a great book. I have tried to get in touch with him to see if he is interested in this, but have had no luck. If you can help me get this moving, I would give the procedes from the book to him to help him build his house. Thanks for your help!

Katie

PS If you want to make sure I am serious, please ask Megan, your marathon girl. I went to undergrad with her. I think she would know that I am capable of this project! Thank you!

ellen, it,s good to see good things happen to people who really need it. i'm so proud of alfred to complete such a task and i'm glad he had a good teacher to stand by him. i wish him all the luck and god bless him and the teacher.

How do you find out how much money has been donated? The address here for questions does not work.

Just made a donation. Have spent the last year building my own home. Out of desperation to keep debt low and provide a home for my wife and new son (now a year old). Full time job and building a home, not easy to do. We are finally moved in with plenty to finish up but we are so proud of our accomplishment. Having a home is so very important, some things get in our way and it just takes longer to accomplish them. I just had to help!!!

Ellen, what a beautiful, beautiful story, the story of Alferd.
A real happiness story and how happy did you make Alferd.
Congratulations. It is so uplifting to hear and see stories like you covered here, I think positive human interest stories make a difference to many people, takes you into the life of the person who has battled and come out with a huge smile the other end.
Alferd is so fortunate to have met up with a person, his teacher, who CARED for him and helped make a difference. This story has touched my heart and I am sure the hearts of many many people.

the post by Julia Davis | July 20, 2008 11:29 AM, really caught my eye as I was reading. I think it is amazing that a 12 year old girl has the heart to give to someone else from her hard work, how sweet of her to help alfred. Mom and Dad should be proud. I'm sure alfred will benefit because of people like julia.

Dear Ellen,

I love your show and due to unfortunate circumstances (good comes out of bad) of being unemployed full time for the past year, I have been able to watch your program regularly. I wish I could donate to the housing fund but I am unable due to the fact that my unemployment has been depleted and I am going to get it extended thanks to the president and governor. My prayers are with you and with the wonderful man who went back to school after so many years. If I could, I would go to nursing school. Your show is wonderful, upbeat and you are an inspiration to all.

dear ellen, I am a 14 year old boy who lives in Jamaica and I am desperetly in need of a laptop for the up coming school year . I would ask my parents but they are retired and u know how that goes.I am tired of having to go over my friends house and using there computers and pay alot of money to use a internet cafe . I have email over 50 people and not one has replie please I beg u email me to no where to send the laptop.I beg u pleazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!

I am a marine stationed at camp pendleton in ca. The marine corps combat engineer school is in Missouri at ft Leonard wood maybe if you got in touch with the school commander they could come to the hill and build alferds home.

Ellen,
I am a superintendent of schools from Pennsylvania. In a few short weeks I will be welcoming first-year teachers to this wonderful profession and encouraging them to "make connections" with their students and their community. Alesia Hamilton epitomizes what it means to be a teacher: the responsibilities, the expectations, the rewards and the joy. What a wonderful example she is! Please allow me to share this clip with OUR new teachers so that she and Alferd can serve as role-models to others. How can I get a copy of this clip?

Dear Ellen....

I am 12 years old...I am currently on summer break from school...I have to do chores around the house to help out...HATE THEM...I make 10 a week...I want to give my summer money to Mr. Alfred...He needs it more than I do...All I was going to buy was golf balls any way...I play golf on the weekends and need new balls...Mr. Alfred needs a house , so I can do without the balls...Please let me know where to send my money...thanks,Julia D

Linwood development company has model homes. I will donate my time to build Alfred a new 1772 Sq.ft. home.

George Bidwell
Linwood Development Company
Tucson, Az

This was the sweetest story I have ever heard. Alfred brought tears to my eyes that was so sweet what you did for him ellen.Thats why you are a amazing person inside and out. I love you Ellen.

AWESOME, ACTUALLY IM FROM ST JOSEPH MISSOURI ANMD DID NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS TILL I SAW YOUR SHOW. ELLEN THANKS SO MUCH AND I PUT THIS IS MY YAHOO 360 BLOG TO TRY TO GET MORE HELP AND SENT E-MAILS TC AND YOU HAVE A BIG HEART AND SOOO FUNNY UNIQUEBEME1

Oh my goodness, what a story. I love you Ellen. I love your honesty, openess, vunerability, and heart. Thank you and your staff soooo much for sharing these stories with your viewers. I am soo unbelievably blessed and I am always asking God to use me to make others' lives happier. Thank you so much for this opportunity.

Deborah, Oliver Springs, TN

how can i help alfred build a new house, where do i send the $? i love you ellen, yours is my fav tv show! sherri selvey from wv

Hey there Ellen,

Well you got me again!!! Not only did I cry the first time I saw Alfred but the second time as well. You are such an amazing, inspirational and compassionate person we can all learn a little something from you. I am however wondering how Alfred is doing these days and can only continue to hope for the best for him and those who have helped him to accomplish his dreams. We love your show and wouldn't dream of missing an hour with you. May God continue to bless you and your staff. From your Canadian Fan take care EH!!!
ps...how is Tony these days??? any chance of him making a special appearance??? maybe if you don't make any bird sounds he'll come back..HAHAHAHA!!! HOOT!HOOT!
grace bennett
BELWOOD, ONTARIO, CANADA

I would like to say that I was very happy that Alfred will be getting his house. I would also like to say to Alesia Hamilton that I wished we had more teachers like her. She is an extraordinary person to reach out to Alfred and teach him how to read. This is something that we take for granted and we forget that some people still don't read. I hope this will encourage other teachers and people to help out more not only in teaching someone to read but to reach out and help to make this world a better place. Keep us informed on how he is doing and how his house is coming along. Alesia Hamilton I would like to say to you that you are someone very special and hope you continue to be a roll model to other teachers. Teachers are not recognized the way they should be but someone like you should. Continue the good work because GOD will bless you for your hard work.

Thanks alot,

Veronica Guerra