A Halifax senior who went public with his story about living in a tent last week has found a place to live thanks to the kindness of a stranger.
The number of people living in tents at Grande Parade in front of Halifax City Hall continues to grow, as winter weather approaches. Megan King spoke with one of the people living at the encampment, who says their summer tents won’t be able to withstand the upcoming cold.Melvin Ellsworth, 73, had been living at Grand Parade since July – just one of dozens of people staying at the site with nowhere else to go.
After speaking with Global News last week, he said he was approached by a man who asked if he was still looking for a place to live.Ellsworth said the man told him he had a room where he could stay. They spoke for a few minutes and exchanged personal information.“He said, ‘Would you like to see it tonight?’ I said yes. He said, ‘Would you like to stay tonight?’ I said, ‘Guaranteed.’”
Global asked Ellsworth who his landlord was and if he’d be open to an interview. Ellsworth said the person wanted to remain anonymous and keep the location private.Melvin Ellsworth said he’s grateful to have a roof over his head, but there are many others who need help too.Now that he has a place to live, Ellsworth said he plans to follow up with his doctor soon on getting his knee replacement surgery.“I’m glad. When I walked out of there, I was happy,” he said of his new home.
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