Jennifer, a single mother of four, struggled after her husband left her during her pregnancy with their fourth child. With little money and no support from him, she found a housekeeping job in a nearby city but couldn’t afford the commute. Desperate, she negotiated a used car for $5000 but was rejected for a loan due to bad credit. In a tough spot, Jennifer sold a family heirloom, a gold necklace, to buy the car.

When she picked up the car, the owner, Jeff, told her to check the trunk at home. To her surprise, she found the $5000 she paid for the car, untouched, along with a note from Jeff. He had given it back, saying he was proud of her and encouraging her to pay it forward.

This act of kindness showed that compassion and determination can go a long way, and sometimes, people rise to help others in their time of need.