Linda Witt-King, a 75-year-old woman living on the streets of Costa Mesa, California, was approached by another apparently homeless person who asked her for some food.
Linda didn’t hesitate to give him all that she had. The homeless man asking for food was actually TikToker Jimmy Darts, who then handed Linda $1,000 in cash for her kindness.
In a now viral video, Linda tears up as she tells Darts that the money will allow her to stay in a motel that night instead of sleeping in her tent. She also tells him that she’s living on the streets because that's how she’s able to be of the most help to the neediest people in her community. After sharing her story with his 12-million followers, Darts started a crowdfund, which has already raised over $44-thousand to help Linda in her mission to help others.
With the money raised, Linda has been able to secure housing in Costa Mesa and purchase a van to help her get back on her feet. She expressed her immense gratitude and plans to give back by helping others experiencing homelessness. Linda's ultimate goal is to establish the Gracious Nomad Academy, an initiative aimed at addressing homelessness in Orange County.