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The business's owner, Chi Tran, paid for half of the drinks, which Josh later distributed to people without housing.Josh Liljenquist Visits Oh My Swee-Tea in Brooklyn Parkhttps://joshliljenquist.com/assets/photos/high-res/josh-liljenquist-community-coat-distribution.jpgJosh Liljenquist stands outdoors beside stacked boxes and visible winter clothing.Josh Liljenquist Beside Boxes and Winter Clothinghttps://joshliljenquist.com/assets/photos/high-res/josh-liljenquist-community-follow-up-wheelchair.jpgJosh Liljenquist embraces Chuck, an 88-year-old veteran, during a follow-up visit in Riverside, California. Community support raised more than $300,000 for Chuck, helping him move into a condominium, leave homelessness and obtain an electric wheelchair that made it easier for him to get around.Josh Liljenquist Reunites with Chuck in Riverside, Californiahttps://joshliljenquist.com/assets/photos/high-res/josh-liljenquist-community-gift-emotional-reaction.jpgJosh Liljenquist provides financial support to former St. Paul firefighter Thomas Bever and his family. Bever said he suffered a serious shoulder injury in the line of duty while helping at a deadly vehicle crash, but his surgery and related support were denied after being classified as elective. His family later sold its home while dealing with medical expenses, lost income and financial instability.Josh Liljenquist Supports Former St. Paul Firefighter Thomas Beverhttps://joshliljenquist.com/assets/photos/high-res/josh-liljenquist-community-support-check-handoff.jpgJosh Liljenquist gives cash to Shannon Russell while distributing food outside the Dorothy Day Residence in St. Paul, Minnesota, on January 11, 2024.Josh Liljenquist Gives Cash to Shannon Russell in St. Paulhttps://joshliljenquist.com/assets/photos/high-res/josh-liljenquist-editorial-portrait-black-sweater-2026.jpgSeated portrait of Josh Liljenquist wearing a black sweater with a softly blurred interior and greenery behind him.Josh Liljenquist in a Black Sweater — Seated Portraithttps://joshliljenquist.com/assets/photos/high-res/josh-liljenquist-family-beach-portrait.jpgJosh Liljenquist stands on a Florida beach with his mother, Julie Liljenquist, and his brother, Jacob Liljenquist, during a family beach portrait near sunset.Josh Liljenquist (Joshlilj) with Julie and Jacob Liljenquist on a Florida Beachhttps://joshliljenquist.com/assets/photos/high-res/josh-liljenquist-family-community-fundraiser-story.jpgJosh Liljenquist, Natasha, and Keegan pose at a GoFundMe check presentation in Detroit, Michigan, on May 5, 2026. The check displays $78,797 raised through the family’s safe and accessible transportation fundraiser.Josh Liljenquist (Joshlilj) with Natasha and Keegan at a Detroit Check Presentationhttps://joshliljenquist.com/assets/photos/high-res/josh-liljenquist-family-disaster-recovery-support.jpgJosh Liljenquist stands with Eileen and her son in front of their severely fire-damaged home in Fairmont, Minnesota. The GoFundMe presentation check is dated January 8, 2026 and displays $43,275 in support for the family’s recovery.Josh Liljenquist (Joshlilj) Presents House-Fire Support to Eileen’s Familyhttps://joshliljenquist.com/assets/photos/high-res/josh-liljenquist-family-housing-support-story.jpgJosh Liljenquist and Azeza hold a GoFundMe presentation check outside the family’s home in Detroit, Michigan, on March 31, 2026. The check displays $590,210 raised in support of Gigi and her family. Azeza’s son is visible in the background and remains unnamed.Josh Liljenquist (Joshlilj) with Azeza at the Gigi Family Check Presentationhttps://joshliljenquist.com/assets/photos/high-res/josh-liljenquist-jj-mccarthy-football-event.jpgJosh Liljenquist with J.J. McCarthy during a football event in Minnesota.Josh Liljenquist with J.J. McCarthyhttps://joshliljenquist.com/assets/photos/high-res/josh-liljenquist-lifestyle-portrait-on-boat.jpgCasual portrait of Josh Liljenquist seated on a boat with water visible behind him.Josh Liljenquist Seated on a Boathttps://joshliljenquist.com/assets/photos/high-res/josh-liljenquist-lifestyle-portrait-with-dogs.jpgEditorial portrait of Josh Liljenquist seated with his two dogs. The published version uses an AI-assisted background and should not be treated as documentary evidence of a specific location.Josh Liljenquist with His Two Dogshttps://joshliljenquist.com/assets/photos/high-res/josh-liljenquist-media-interview-still.jpgInterview still of Josh Liljenquist from CBS News Minnesota/WCCO-TV coverage.Josh Liljenquist Appears on CBS News Minnesotahttps://joshliljenquist.com/assets/photos/high-res/josh-liljenquist-minnesota-twins-community-experience.jpgJosh Liljenquist poses with an unnamed child on the field at Target Field during a Minnesota Twins game experience in 2025. The child was invited to use the microphone and say, “Let’s play ball,” before the game.Josh Liljenquist at a Minnesota Twins Youth Field Experiencehttps://joshliljenquist.com/assets/photos/high-res/josh-liljenquist-minnesota-twins-fireworks-community-story.jpgJosh Liljenquist sits with an unnamed child on the field at Target Field while fireworks appear above the Minnesota Twins scoreboard after a 2025 game.Josh Liljenquist Watches Target Field Fireworks with a Childhttps://joshliljenquist.com/assets/photos/high-res/josh-liljenquist-new-york-community-art-story.jpgJosh Liljenquist stands with New York artist Peace beside his painting of Madison Square Garden and the New York City skyline outside Madison Square Garden. Audience support later helped the artwork sell on eBay for $15,200.Josh Liljenquist with Peace and His Madison Square Garden Paintinghttps://joshliljenquist.com/assets/photos/high-res/josh-liljenquist-professional-headshot-navy-blazer-2026.jpgStudio portrait of Josh Liljenquist wearing a navy blazer over a black shirt against a gray background.Josh Liljenquist in a Navy Blazer — Studio Headshothttps://joshliljenquist.com/assets/photos/high-res/josh-liljenquist-sheena-baby-joseph-fundraiser.jpgJosh Liljenquist and Samuel Wiedenhofer, publicly known as ItsSozer, stand with Sheena and Baby Joseph during a fundraiser follow-up in Fairmont, Minnesota. The GoFundMe presentation check is dated November 21, 2025 and displays $604,434.Josh Liljenquist (Joshlilj), ItsSozer, Sheena and Baby Joseph with a GoFundMe Checkhttps://joshliljenquist.com/assets/photos/high-res/josh-liljenquist-stroller-assistance-reaction-editorial-composite.jpgA disclosed editorial composite shows an unidentified woman becoming emotional after Josh Liljenquist surprised her with financial support. Earlier in the interaction, she helped Josh when he said that his blood sugar was low. A young child and stroller are also visible.Josh Liljenquist (Joshlilj) Surprises a Kind Woman with Financial Supporthttps://joshliljenquist.com/assets/photos/high-res/josh-liljenquist-vehicle-assistance-story.jpgJosh Liljenquist surprises Xavier Max with a Subaru and $25,000 after Xavier revealed that he had been walking for hours from South Minneapolis or taking the train to work while waiting for wages he said had not been paid since October 11. The gifts were made possible after viewers responded to Xavier's kindness and difficult circumstances.Josh Liljenquist Surprises Xavier Max with a Car and $25,000https://joshliljenquist.com/assets/photos/high-res/josh-liljenquist-winter-community-fundraiser.jpgJosh Liljenquist stands with James Cowan Jr. during a Minnesota GoFundMe check presentation on February 4, 2026. The check displays $39,604 raised for James, who later used the support toward a down payment and successfully closed on a house.Josh Liljenquist (Joshlilj) Presents James Cowan Jr. with $39,604https://joshliljenquist.com/assets/photos/high-res/josh-liljenquist-youth-baseball-experience.jpgJosh Liljenquist walks hand in hand with an unnamed child toward the playing surface at Target Field during a 2025 Minnesota Twins experience. The child attended his first game, met players and was invited to say “Let’s play ball” before the game.Josh Liljenquist (Joshlilj) Walks with a Child at Target Field