K-LOVE’s Positive People – by Rafael Sierra, Jr. (complete podcast available) (more Positive People stories)
Steven Nava was shocked when he found out a former substitute teacher he admired was actually living in his car just a few blocks from his home in Fontana, California.
“I was just distraught” says Steven when he found out “Mr. V” was living in the streets. “I asked about his situation and he told me, well, since all the schools are closed because of the pandemic, it pretty much left him on the streets with no job and no source of income.”
Steven remembered how Mr. V once helped him study to pass an important math test, and in his heart, Steven knew he had to help him. So, he began a social media campaign to raise donations and help the 77-year-old get back on his feet. And the response was huge!
Within hours, Steven, and people from the community helped raise a substantial amount of money to help Mr. V out. “We’ve had attention from all over the world,” says Steven. People as far away as England, France, Australia and even Antarctica stepped up to help Mr. V, ultimately giving him a second chance.
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