The community has responded with open hearts to the story of a struggling city man who's trying to raise his son in difficult circumstances.
Wildlife expert Jared Houliston said he's been inundated with calls and emails as people flooded him with offers of assistance for a man named Derrick.
Derrick, whose surname is being withheld to protect his privacy, was injured in a workplace accident two years ago and just recently lost his compensation pension when he turned 65.
He and his son have been living in a house in desperate need of repair.
When Houliston's business networking group -the Brant Business Builders -learned about Derrick's situation, members began offering to help.
"Now everybody's doing their part," said a delighted Houliston.
A quick inspection last weekend of Derrick's home revealed a leaky furnace. Air Serve has already installed a new furnace.
Donations have covered appliances, some furniture and a small amount of money. Other businesses are getting involved, offering structural help. The Personal Computer Museum has donated two computers.
Houliston has collected fresh and canned food donations for the man and son and has an offer from a landscaping company to redo the entire yard in the spring.
Click here to read the rest of the story from The Brantford Expositor in Ontario, Canada.
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