School staff pool in money to buy car for colleague who walked to work everyday

Last updated on: 11 September,2021 09:28 pm

School staff pool in money to buy car for colleague who walked to work everyday

(Web Desk) – In a Facebook post, the school said the teachers collected funds to also help him find housing and make utility payments. “Little did we know, it was his favorite type of car, and he was stunned to know that it was HIS!” the school shared.

The viral video captures the man’s reaction when he was brought to the car and handed its keys. “I never would’ve dreamed of something like this,” Jackson was heard saying.

One of the staffers named Craig Johnson walked to school every day due to his financial constraints. Seeing his daily struggle, his colleagues go out of their way to help him out.

In a heartwarming gesture, teachers at a US school went the extra mile to gift a car to the custodian of the institution. Now, a video of the man moved by the gesture is going viral.

A clip was shared on Twitter and YouTube where a school in the American state of Georgia named Unity Grove Elementary School won hearts for the thoughtful gesture. One of the staffers named Craig Johnson walked to school every day due to his financial constraints. Seeing his daily struggle, his colleagues go out of their way to help him out.

"Never would’ve dreamed of something like this."

The school staff chipped in money and bought a car for Johnson as a surprise. The viral video captures the man’s reaction when he was brought to the car and handed its keys. “I never would’ve dreamed of something like this,” Jackson was heard saying. “This is mind-blowing to me,” he added before thanking teachers over and over again. Take a look.

 

— Rex Chapman (@RexChapman) September 9, 2021