When Elvis Summers came across Irene “Smokie” McGee sleeping on a patch of ground outside his Los Angeles home, he was incredibly moved by her determination to help.
Summers used his carpentry talents to build a small-scale residence for McGee after becoming increasingly aware of the growing trend of people building tiny houses. After learning that she lacked even the most basic shelter, such as a tarp or a box, Summers was moved to act.
People who don’t have suitable housing often end up in terrible situations, and many of them may only be able to get better with the help of others.
Elvis Summers’s small but significant act of kindness gave a homeless woman a place to stay and a chance to feel hopeful. However, her story is all too familiar across much of the country.
When Dave Summers met Maggie McGee, he was unaware of her homelessness. Dave realized Maggie didn’t even have a cardboard box to hide from the elements after communicating with her for three weeks.
Dave got to work and bought $500 worth of supplies at the local hardware store. He was determined to help this woman in need.
The success of this effort feeds Dave’s drive to help people in his community without protection or necessities.
In addition to giving financial support for McGee’s living conditions, he is investigating other methods to improve life for individuals less fortunate than himself, such as providing school possibilities or career options.
This unique story shows how much one person can do when they care about others and want to help them.
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