Homeless Man Returns $3K Check He Found in Dumpster and It Saves Owner’s Life – Story of the Day

When Jeffrey is given a free shot to turn his life around, he decides to do the right thing rather than take advantage of fate. Later, he is repaid for his kind heart in the best way possible.

The only life that Jeffrey had ever known was on the streets. Since his childhood, Jeffrey has been homeless. His mother, Rebecca, was abandoned by her husband, and they were forced to live in the streets without a way to cover living expenses and rent.

Soon afterward, his mom fell ill and passed away. As much as he tried, Jeffrey couldn’t find a permanent job. He would often hear the same reason from potential employers. “Unless you’re able to be presentable and clean on the job, you can’t work here,” one employer told him.

Jeffrey only had a few clothes, blankets, and shoes, which he would push around in a rusty trolley. With no family or friends, he relied on his local shelter and soup kitchen. He would often ask the workers at a local burger place for their leftovers and scraps to survive.

Jeffrey knew many people in the area and would help new tenants move into their apartments for a bit of money. He desperately wanted to find a job, but he knew he didn’t look the part. One day, as Jeffrey was looking through the trash can outside the burger shop while looking for food, he noticed a black object near the surface.

He picked it up and realized it was a wallet. Maybe one of the cooks dropped it, he thought. However, when he looked inside, he could recognize the I.D. picture. The wallet belonged to Alan, a small business owner who stayed a few blocks away.

Alan’s cards, driver’s license, and cash were still inside the wallet, meaning he’d lost it by mistake. There was also a check for $3000 inside the wallet. “This is life-changing money. I could get some fresh clothes, maybe rent a small studio apartment and finally get a job,” Jeffrey mumbled to himself.

Jeffrey sat down with the wallet in his hands and decided to think about it first. He remembered asking Alan for money a few weeks prior and saying no. But unlike most people, Alan told Jeffrey why he couldn’t offer any money.

“Listen, Jeff. I’ve been sick lately, and I need to save every penny I can to pay for my procedure to get better. I swear if I had a spare dollar, I would. But not today,” Alan told him.

Jeffrey knew he couldn’t live with the guilt of knowing a man would suffer if he took the money for himself. Even though he initially felt that the check may have been a gift from God, he quickly realized that it was more of a test.

Jeffrey walked a few blocks to Alan’s offices. Alan was a carpenter and worked alone. Jeffrey rang for Alan, who...