Today’s Good News story comes from the good news network. Here it is in its entirety.
Woman About to be Evicted Was Saved By Neighbors Who Bought the Home For Her
After being threatened with eviction, a retiree was able to buy the house she had rented for two decades after a quarter-million dollars was raised by the community on her behalf.
Known for having a heart of gold and a pair of green thumbs, Linda Taylor was a beloved neighbor in her Minneapolis community.
After arriving in the area 19 years ago as a volunteer to help the homeless and needy, she began renting a small house on 10th avenue and East 36th street in the Powderhorn Park district. There, the 70-year-old retiree became a “bright star” of the neighborhood.
It seemed though that bright star would be severely darkened, perhaps permanently, when her landlord decided to sell the property, and gave her until the end of January to evict.
Word gets around tight communities, and after she told one neighbor, the greater part of Powderhorn rallied around her, striking a deal with the landlord that if he would give “Miss Linda” until the end of June, they would raise the money to buy the house.
There was no one-size-fits-all approach to the fundraising efforts. Inflation is at a 40 year high driven by previous monetary inflation reaching broader sectors of the economy, while gas just crossed a national average of $5.00 a gallon, yet even in such difficult times, folks were able to open heart, mind, and wallet, to make the project a reality.
It involved an art show, bake sale, pro-bono work by a real estate agent, countless small donations, and other community-fund drives to come up with the dough—which they did, a full month ahead of the June 30th deadline.
“Yesterday I went and did the closing for the house,” Taylor said. “It makes me feel so good, everything that I have given, it’s coming back to me and I want to continue to give. I love this neighborhood.”
The good news here is the Golden Rules is very much in play. (Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.) I hope you have a great weekend. Today’s JohnKu is about helping others.
Good works by John W. Howell © 2022
A simple concept,
Treat all those you meet daily . . .
Just like you are they.
Fiction Favorites 
Oh John, what a wonderful story. God bless Linda and her loving community. ❤
LikeLiked by 3 people
I agree, Jane. ❤️
LikeLiked by 1 person
Reblogged this on NEW BLOG HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you for sharing, Michael.
LikeLike
Thanks for this wonderful heart touching and with happiness ending story, John! Just on Friday’s like this very appreciated. Best wishes, Michael
LikeLiked by 2 people
Yes Fridays are made for stories like this. 😊
LikeLike
Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog and commented:
Despite what you hear on the News every day, there are still good people out there 😃
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you for sharing the post, Chris.
LikeLiked by 1 person
My pleasure, John 👍😃
LikeLiked by 1 person
😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s a wonderful story, John! Not just good news. Great news!
LikeLiked by 2 people
I thought so too, Joan. Thank you. 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a wonderful story, John. Proof that when we stop scrolling through our social media feeds we have time to see the good in the world. Thanks for sharing!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Yes. Hopefully Fridays are for that purpose. Thanks, Jill. 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
A fantastic and heart warming story, John. And a lovely poem. Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful news story. Have a wonderful weekend 💕🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I hope you have a wonderful weekend as well, Harmony. 😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
What an amazing story. Thanks so much for sharing it.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Always good to have some good things happening. Thanks, Darlene.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Cheers to the good news. Not only did I not hear about this one, but this is also the first time I’ve heard about an achievement like this
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m sure with the housing situation there are more stories like this one out there. Or at east more need like this. Thanks, Frank.
LikeLike
Thank you for sharing this beautiful story and your sweet poem! This post is a smile maker.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m glad Annette. We all need more smiles. 😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a beautiful share, John. In this day and age where so many don’t even know their neighbours, this is particularly potent.
Happy Friday to you!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Dale. You make a good point. Happy Friday to you.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I have my moments 😉
Thank you!
LikeLiked by 1 person
😁 You have a lot of moments.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You are so very generous! 😘
LikeLiked by 1 person
Truthful
LikeLiked by 1 person
🤗
LikeLiked by 1 person
A great story to choose, John. It’s not what you have, it’s what you do.
Great poem.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I think you summed it up beautifully. 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Another wonderful story I would have known nothing about. Thanks for this.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Always good to find something to smile about. Thanks, Craig.
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s fantastic! I love a happy ending.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Me too, Deborah. That’s why I love Fridays. 😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
I remember reading about this. Awesome news.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes it is. Thanks, Charles.
LikeLike
Thank you for this good news, John. After watching the Senate hearings last night, I needed something to restore my faith in human nature.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You have to stay away from Congressional anything, Liz. There is no salvation there.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re right. It had the effect of making me want to renounce my American citizenship.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Currently the Congress has a 21% approval rating in the latest pole. The means 79% of us hate what they are doing. Why do we allow them to stay there.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Exactly. Why do we vote for them? I’m beginning to think that the Congressional system has been hopelessy corrupted.
LikeLiked by 1 person
There is always recall but then you get somebody even worse.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You have that right.
LikeLiked by 1 person
😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’ve come to rely on these posts to end my week with a smile. What a lovely account of someone getting what they deserve in the positive sense. Thanks, John. Happy weekend.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Staci. It is a story built for smiles. 😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
This is a real feel-good story – many of those you post can’t be found easily. The media likes to tell us all the worst, so thanks for this!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, Sometimes they have to be hunted down. Thanks, Noelle.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh my, what a heart-filling story of goodwill! Beautiful, John, thank you for sharing. “Just like you are they” — perfect! 💗
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Gwen. There was a little Yoda in that line.😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
Absolutely 😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s a happy story, John, but a sad one too. The money hungry in America are destroying regular working people.
LikeLiked by 1 person
The landlord did give the folks time to raise the money. The info didn’t say why he had to sell. I do get your point though.
LikeLike
Great story of human kindness, John. Thanks for sharing this. It makes me smile. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Always glad to bring a smile, Tim. Thanks. 😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great story, John — thank you for bringing it to our attention. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we didn’t need forced giving like taxes for people to help each other?
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes it would be wonderful. Thanks, Debbie.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh wow! What a wonderful story and a great example of the power of coming together! Thanks for sharing, John!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Jan.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Fabulous – community in action. Thank you for giving light and joy to my day, John!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you for letting me know you enjoyed it Rebecca. 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Another fabulous story, John! Love ending my week this way…keep ’em comin’…. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Lori. 😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow. That’s so awesome, John. What a generous community, especially with inflation making everyone’s lives harder. Miss Linda Gets a Home would make a great children’s book. And your “golden rule” haiku was perfect.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Diana.
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a wonderful story. Proof of what you put out into the world comes back to you.
LikeLiked by 1 person
So true, Teri.
LikeLiked by 1 person
She sounds like the heart of that neighborhood. Good for all of them.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes. I think she is.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great story, Boss
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a wonderful story, John. And gas inches closer and closer to $7 a gallon in our area. It’s crazy! Thanks for your wonderful words, too!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, prices are going to go higher.
LikeLike
This post is one of the best stories I’ve seen all year. We hear so many stories of people being selfish and thoughtless, and it’s nice to remember that most folks are good and decent—sharing!
LikeLiked by 1 person
These folks took action which is what more kind and decent folks need to do. Thanks, Pete.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wonderful story, John. It put a lump in my throat 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
It does that kind of thing, Marie. Thanks.
LikeLiked by 1 person
A great story, as great as they get!
Thank you John! Your JohnKu is perfect!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Resa. 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
I heard about this story. Wonderful! When everyday people get together to do the right thing, they can change the world for another person. Wow!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I know. It is terrific. Thanks, Jeannie.
LikeLiked by 1 person
🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
[…] Friday Johnku – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News […]
LikeLike