Pay it 4Ward - Landlord gives homeless mother free rent
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- Опубліковано 11 лют 2025
- It's not easy for Pearl Zambrano to look back on the days as homeless.
"No words," she says. "I don't like crying."
The single mother of two, who thought she had no where to turn, was given a second chance from a former landlord she bumped into on her birthday.
"I had no where to support them... I got laid off... So I had no way of paying the bills," she said.
Pearl was told she could live in an Edinburg area apartment at no cost.
The rent free agreement from her landlord cost Pearl just one promise: to finish college and provide for her kids she once faced losing.
"It was very touching what he did," she said.
It's been 15 months since that life changing encounter.
Pearl still hasn't paid a dime to live in her apartment while she attends online classes.
"I've offered to pay him back and he says 'no'... 'not to stress.'"
That's why she's nominating her landlord, Rafael Trevino, as the next Pay it 4Ward $400 recipient.
Pronto Insurance, who sponsors Pay it 4Ward, awarded the cash to Pearl for Rafael's selfless act of kindness.
"On behalf of Pronto Insurance and Action 4 News... We couldn't think of a better person to hand this over to Pay it 4Ward! Rafael has really changed your life... And we're so happy to help you with this to Pay it 4Ward," Tito Munoz, district manager for Pronto Insurance said.
Rafael arrives at Pearl's apartment on Thursday afternoon under the request by her to fix the apartment front door.
He's in for quite a Pay it 4Ward surprise when Action 4 News is inside.
Ryan: "She tells me you've changed her life... And [Pearl] she has something very special to tell you... I know you're surprised right now... I'm the last person you expected to see with Action 4 News... But pearl go ahead and share what you told us."
Pearl: "On behalf of Pronto Insurance and Action 4 News... I'm Paying it 4Ward... $400 to say thanks!... $100, $200, $300, $400."
Rafael is stunned.
Ryan: "What was your reaction?"
Rafael: "I don't know... Maybe I was speeding or something!"
Ryan: "I'm not checking your speed... Or your kitchen... We're rewarding you!"
Rafael: "Usually when I help people, I don't expect anything in return... At all... I feel privileged that not only am I in a position to help others but I actually follow through with it."
At just 26 years old, it's clear everyone can learn something from this self-made businessman.
Rafael attributes his humble ways to his late father whose motto it was to help others.
"I grew up without my father... And I would hear all these stories of how he would go around helping people," he said.
His kindness extends to other tenants who don't pay late fees.
Rafael works 16 hour days at times to make sure others aren't in need.
He plans to use his Pay it 4Ward $400 reward to help others.
"If we don't go around helping people out... What type of world are we going to be leaving for our children," Rafael asked?
Rafael Trevino is more than just a landlord; Pearl says he's an "angel" on earth.
"Pay it 4Ward," Rafael says!
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not only a great guy but one so young to be so wise and helpful is amazing.
This is a touching story. Thank you Rafael for your generosity. you are a great example of our Lord and Saviour. Congrads to the Mom for using her grace wisely to take care of her kids.
this story is touching the guy has a heart of pure gold not many would let anyone live rent free!
Amazing young man!!! With a great heart of gold! May he be blessed abundantly all the days of his life!
Setting a great example for us all, Raphael. Thank you.
this world needs more people like him
#RESPECT
God bless him for his kindness. Handsome and kind gentlemen..
This is pure and real love.
It;s so nice to see other people with good hearts, God Bless him and family.
Very good young man he is what this world needs. it's not about money for people like this, as money is paper paper is tree's this young man is great well done.. by helping this woman he helps the kids by setting a great example what comes around goes around and by not being able to pay him back she nominates him it's so not about the money she is so grateful. God bless them all.
HE IS AN ANGEL !
Wow, what an awesome young man!
Mr. Travinio, you are a class act. God bless.
This guys cool. Bless you man!
Good job Angel Raphael!!!
very touching story, but man the montage is of the video is hilarious hahaha the close shots and the music is just priceless
What a nice guy.
Wow bro that's awesome pay it forward
My three year old and I handed out care packages to the homeless that included snacks, drinks, warm gloves/scarves and inspirational cards we made. We would love for you to see our video of the wonderful experience and hopefully inspire you to do something like this!
You let her in, it takes half a year to evict her. With kids, a full year.
Wish he was my landlord
Bravo....:)
Raphael helped her, not "god" to give the credit to a mythical beast that doesn't exist is completely shunning raph's due credit and is down right disrespectful to him as a human being. Mankind helped mankind in this scenario. If "god" loved her he would NOT let her go out to the dangers of the streets in the first place. You don't have to be religious to be a good person. Don't call me a "sinner/ blasphemer" or try to threaten me with you weak 'hell' argument. Using fear tactics to get people to confide to your beliefs and practices is the definition of terrorism.
no money for rent, but enough money to buy the kid $100 hollister t-shirt.. americans ... ffs
anotherblondegirl thrift shops, dipshit.
I have a beautiful Michael Kors purse that I paid $6 for at goodwill. If you are overpaying for stuff then that's your problem.