Not many of us can imagine an honest and good man when they see someone sleeping on the street. At least not right away. But this story will prove that homeless people have values and character even when they have hit rock bottom in their lives.
A kind gesture of a homeless man
We will tell you about the kind gesture of a homeless man who has recently received donations and thousands of job offers. Despite his difficult situation, he returned a bag of shopping worth two hundred pounds to the owner. His name is Gary, and he was desperate to find the owner of a bag he found in a phone box.
The bag contained a suit and other items from Greenwoods Men Fashion store in Liverpool worth two hundred pounds.
Gary had just been beaten and abused by a gang of cruel thugs a week before and needed urgent medical help. However, he called the store trying to get in touch with the owner of the suit he had found.
The store manager Les, says that a homeless man called stating that he found someone’s shopping, but it was almost impossible to find out who the owner was. Les managed to find the details of their customer and called him saying his costume had been found. Gary had previously applied for a part-time job at the store, so Les was able to call him back.
The homeless man took the opportunity to meet the owner of the suit and give it back personally. The owner was so happy that he said this meeting always brings a smile on his face when he thinks about it.
Les is amazed that Gary did not sell the suit but rang the store instead and according to him finding the owner of the lost items was a miracle.
After getting his shopping back, Lewis Roberts shared the story on Facebook.
He praised Gary’s actions, expressed his gratitude and amazement about the fact that despite being a homeless man. Gary still returned the items which he could have sold.
Gary, who weighs just nine stone, explained the reason why he gave the shopping back to Lewis. He said that the reason why the guy bought the suit was important– maybe it was for his wedding or a funeral. This is why Gary wanted to give it back as soon as possible. He said he knew he could have sold it but that would not have been honest. Gary thought what he did was the right thing.
Darren Galvin created a fundraising page to help Gary because people all over the world are eager to donate. Darren created the page after he saw the heart-warming Facebook post-Lewis published. The creator of the page and other supporters want to help Gary get on his feet.
Daren shared with the media that he wanted to help the homeless people in his community for a very long time, but he did not know how. This story inspired him actually to do something. The Greenwoods store is also helping with this cause.
Despite the offers he had received, Gary is still struggling to find accommodation. Unfortunately, he is not the only one. Many homeless people find it hard to get a place to live. The waiting lists for hostels are full and getting a flat is impossible. As homeless people do not have an address they cannot get housing benefits and even if they do, most landlords do not accept it. So, it is a vicious circle which is very hard to get out of.
Still, Gary is overwhelmed by the amount of support he received after his story was shared on social media. He says he has not seen something like that before and he feels like a celebrity even out on the streets of Liverpool. People are offering him money constantly, but he does not want it because he is a proud man and instead he wants to give back. He got £20 from a lady one day, and he shared it with other homeless friends.
People come up to him offering bottles of cider and food. However, Gary shared that what breaks his heart is that people think he is going to rob them because of his appearance. But he is not on drugs, he does not even beg and always tries to be clean and to look decent.
Gary’s story has been published all over the media. For the interviewers, he says he only wants to thank everyone and that he is humbled by the love complete strangers have shown him.
He is also glad he applied for a part-time job at Greenwoods because otherwise, he would not have been able to recover Lewis’ shopping.
The store announced they are giving Gary a parka coat to keep him warm in the winter. They are doing some fittings for a suit so that he can go to interviews in the future. The spokesperson of the Greenwoods store said that he thinks it is fantastic what Gary did, a great act of kindness, so they really want to help him.
Everybody wants 2017 to be Gary’s best year, and many people are willing to take action and make it possible.
Just recently, a new study by the charity Crisis revealed shocking data about the population of homeless people in Britain. Statistics show that almost 80% of the rough sleepers were attacked over the past year. Living on the streets is getting even harder as violence and abuse are becoming more widespread.
Sometimes even a small thing we do makes a huge difference in the life of a homeless man. If we want to help it is important to make the first step, no matter how small it is.
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Masum Ahmed
May 1, 2017 at 9:04 amWow
Jessica Lerfold
May 1, 2017 at 12:19 pmMany people have such a terrible view of those that are homeless. I sympathize with those on the street or living in shelters as I have been in the same situation myself – twice. It only takes a few bad eggs to tarnish the reputation for this large group of people, but stories like this show the side of many that you may see but be fearful of. Good on Gary <3
Tania Berry
May 1, 2017 at 12:33 pmWe all really need to help one another…
Jessica Dionne Abouelela
May 1, 2017 at 12:50 pmGood things come in all sorts of packages, and usually where we least expect it. <3 <3
Tammy Neher
May 1, 2017 at 2:00 pmGreat read. Thanks so much for sharing. You cannot judge a book by it’s cover.
Austin Cook
May 1, 2017 at 3:12 pmInspiring
Tonya Wilhelm
May 1, 2017 at 3:24 pmWow. I think it’s a shame people just assume a homeless person is lazy. Very inspirational.
Sondra Barker
May 1, 2017 at 7:38 pmWow what a great story! There are many great people out there, it is important that we don’t discriminate and assume something of others.
Amber Myers
May 1, 2017 at 8:44 pmWhat a story! I try to never judge homeless people. You just never know their story.
Jacqui Woods
May 1, 2017 at 8:44 pm♥ great article!!
Sharon Neoh
May 1, 2017 at 9:13 pmGood read!
Evelyn Reese
May 1, 2017 at 10:26 pmGreat story, just proves there are some great people in this world.
Nicole Herose Cochingco - Escat
May 1, 2017 at 11:22 pmThis is such an inspiring story. Every people or homeless people are have their own story so I tried to stop for always lookong for the cover not inside.
Dorothy Reinhold
May 2, 2017 at 12:22 amvery moving.
Jenna G Smith VA
May 2, 2017 at 7:33 amThis is very inspiring. A rare story but when you heard it you feel very moved.
Meryland Cuevas-Canela
May 2, 2017 at 9:58 amThere are so many wonderful people in the streets! Never judge a book by it’s cover.
Sandra Milena Crespo
May 2, 2017 at 11:40 amWow this was an amazing read thank you so much for sharing!
Rebecca RAin Rodriguez
May 2, 2017 at 12:47 pmi’m glad this turned out so well for Gary. The beginning of the story had me cringing.
Stacey Smith Demirgian
May 2, 2017 at 3:38 pmwow such an amazing thing
Caitlin Taylor
May 2, 2017 at 5:50 pmThis was such a wonderful read.
Claudia Krusch
May 2, 2017 at 9:58 pmVery inspiring! I feel so sad when see a homeless person and I can’t help him/her….
Nikki Wayne
May 3, 2017 at 12:31 amI can’t wait to read this. Its pretty sure very inspiring.
Rosalynn Wils
May 3, 2017 at 1:08 amFinally some positive light on homeless people. It’s amazing to read such positive stories