Student who lived in shack cries when teacher rewards his kindness

[@tiger2338]

You gotta love a kid like that.

[@karenrich9092]

The military will be LUCKY to have this young man serving in whatever branch he chooses.

[@karenkelley3537]

Do you know if there are any updates? ♥

[@karenrich9092]

​@karenkelley3537 Hi my maiden name was Kelley. What a surprise!

[@gklinger]

For those that are curious, he received his birth certificate and SSN shortly after this aired and was later awarded a second $400 prize (first two time winner). I believe he has joined the military and hopes to eventually become a police officer. All he wants to do is serve his country and community. Wow. What an outstanding young man.

[@gulfgypsy]

+Golan Klinger I hope Armando reaches all his goals, I hope his good heart and sense of determination, never fades. Most of all, I hope his dreams come true.

[@nippsandips]

What good news this is.

[@jasonpatterson8091]

Thank you for the update. This was a nice story, but we all know how fast $400 goes. It's nice to know that he has a way forward to a good life.

[@dominiquevenezia3706]

thank you so much for the update,I'm so proud of this young man and I wish him a wonderful life

[@Linda-vx4fn]

Thanks Golan. Nice to hear how things are going for him.

[@738polarbear]

Poor kid .Some people are just GOOD people.

[@Marchoupi]

He got me inspired, even a little teary eyed, he's got nobody , no family, no home yet he keeps on fighting. I wish him all the luck in the world.

[@leahjose6348]

Thank GOD for people like him.

[@blancaleon5266]

why is everyone hating on him for being Mexican ? My family is from Mexico ....its a beautiful place :) no need to hate :) ......And can someone Please give him a scholarship ? Like please ?

[@2012spacetraveler]

Blanca Leon The funny thing is he is an American, born and raised, so these folks that are hating on him are clueless, hang on he is Texan first then American...lol

[@sonnywolf383]

Blanca Leon Who ever hates Mexican is a low life trash, don't worry about those haters

[@bs2502]

Blanca Leon It's not everyone hating on him Blanco, in reality it is only a small number that do it and unfortunately the filth that they spew from their lips will always be louder. The fact is their would be many more millions of people who respect this young guy and would do anything to help him out. Don't let these haters make you feel sad because they have problems and are unhappy. Hold your head up and be proud of your roots from Mexico. I think Mexico and her people are awesome. Brett. Sydney, Australia.

[@blancaleon5266]

bs2502 thank you so much ! You're right I shouldn't let them make me sad I'm proud of where I cane from :) thanks for the advice !

[@ParanormalKs]

What a BEAUTIFUL PERSON

[@lavenarussell6363]

It is refreshing to hear of a young man that is living his life to the best of his ability. Hopefully his "school family" will continue to support and love him. Luck and prayers for success in everything he tries to do.

[@brandonjuber3576]

I don't care where he is from or where he was born, I'm proud to call him a fellow American! And also a fellow human being. We need more like him.

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

I can’t imagine growing up and not having a family to be there. So sad.

[@schanychamemphis1327]

it happens way too often.

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

@@schanychamemphis1327 - unfortunately…

[@traceyfurlong7789]

Armondo is going to be one hell of a man!! The world belongs to people like him...Thank God!

[@mrbigg151]

That young man will go very far in life. Keep it up.

[@ML-zf5hu]

Seeing this today, oh how the world has changed.. Today is not what I wanted the world to be. May God help and have mercy on us. God bless this man.

[@shirleyelliott242]

An amazing young man. He doesn’t take anything for granted and is so humble and grateful. God bless you son

[@ashleykoivisto8138]

This guy always puts others first. Performing good deeds without asking for anything in return. His kindness will take him very far in life.

[@thomaskostka2083]

If I wasn't retired I would be proud to serve with this young man.

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@heatherdeleon2251]

Guys $400 may not be a lot for college, but this kid needs it, and to him it's a lot, especially for a foster child. Congrats!😊

[@catherinesmith4551]

A great teacher, a great school and a great young man. May GOD rain down blessings on all of them!💕

[@gajanhaas]

I wish him all the best!

[@rubenruvalcaba585]

Who else started crying when he received the 400 dollars Good young man. GOD bless him 😇💜😄😇

[@renerosales8832]

lucifer bless him

[@alexandervega4381]

lol

[@swampfox5329]

Lucifer... all Lucifer wants to do is lie, kill and destroy.

[@georgiojansen7758]

I

[@vlone3990]

Ruben Ruvalcaba r

[@williamweaver7251]

He'll make a great soldier.

[@debbierosinger2396]

Bless this young man hope all of his dreams come true and be around the people that's he knows a wonderful young man with a heart of gold always amen

[@Zzoarqg]

Armando, where ever you might be I am sorry that I have no money to send you, but I am keeping you in my prayers and hope only the best for you. God Bless!

[@purelight821]

Bless you Armando for remaining a good person despite your circumstances. Good for you.

[@paintur68]

What a beautiful soul with such a tender heart. May G-D bless him and all those who help him.

[@deadgirldelilahable]

Somebody give this kid a scholarship. Young man deserves to go far. I'd love to hear in the future that he has come back to teach at this school. Seems like he loves it there.

[@terrikukla5017]

If he goes into the military, they will give him a scholarship.

[@wildbill23c]

@@terrikukla5017 Doesn't really work that way. They help pay for your tuition at certain schools and for certain courses. If he plans on becoming a police officer I do believe the military will help fund those types of courses as well, however, it would not surprise me if he joins the military and makes a career out of it instead, he could be an MP (Military Police), and I bet he would do great. Maybe a teaching career in the future if he decides to change his ideas, who knows, he could do whatever he wants to really....and the military will sure help given what he wants to do they will pretty much pay for everything just some certificate type courses, and non-accredited schools they don't pay for but everything major the military will definitely take care of.

[@donnawoodford6641]

Everyone should be recognized for the good they are. If police work doesn't pan out, he has experience working in a library. Wishing him well on that GI bill, hoping he uses all opportunities to further his education.

[@HeavyLikesSandwich]

I think he spends so much time in school just to be able to interact with other people as he's really lonely, Wish him the very best and i truly hope he gets everything he desires.

[@johnnybece3573]

money doesn't make you rich KINDNESS does AWESOME story

[@derpaderpy4931]

$400 is better than nothing. The school could have just let his good deeds go unnoticed and just fobbed him off, but they did a fantastic thing to thank him for his selflessness.

[@tarawillis3995]

ya and all they got was publicity for it. for a measly 400 dollars. good advertising cheap. think harder people

[@derpaderpy4931]

tara willis Yeah, but would you rather give him $400 or give him nothing for his countless good deeds?

[@tarawillis3995]

there is no yeah but. you dont get publicity for it

[@derpaderpy4931]

tara willis That's because some people don't deserve the publicity. The student in the video is a different story.

[@dragonfly1414]

I would love to give him a family to call home. He is a good kid.

[@julystarfire8993]

The people who have less in this world give more then those who have everything.

[@davidimhoff2118]

Wow awesome kid. We all need people as outstanding as him in this world.

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@deadliestchic8768]

Faith in humanity restored!!!

[@sarahwilloughby2509]

I wish we could get an update on this special young man. I wish him all the best.

[@FreeAdoption]

Sarah Willoughby he is going to college and he works part time as a library aid in that same school. I just graduated from that school and he is still there

[@joxniwarlock8245]

FreeAdoption - awesome, what an amazing person, and story!!! He is surrounded by people who generally care for him! He's a lucky man, with not so lucky circumstances. This will make him a great man!

[@tsuyukonakagawa3475]

Sarah Willoug

[@laurajones1019]

Sharing r&B SONG

[@wildbill23c]

@@FreeAdoption That's great, thanks for the information, wonder if he's still there in 2021.

[@margaretcabral535]

I wish this boy all the luck, hope he gets a scholarship and if he goes into service he does not come back disabled and injured. Going into the service is unfortuntly his only choice with no home or family. Hope he is lucky not to get injured and disabled in the service.

[@JGIgirl]

I hope he becomes very successful and will continue to be blessed, I love stories like this, I don't care what color he is.

[@nataliec2685]

How does color have anything to do with this?

[@JGIgirl]

If you need to know someone posted a comment about his race, that's how race came about, smh

[@JGIgirl]

Natalie being that you were on here just 2 days ago and saw this KZbin video you're not aware that someone had made a comment about his race and deleted the comment thank you for your concern positivity only thank you

[@JGIgirl]

What!!! ?? Nathan Johnston​ really are you serious????

[@VorceG]

+Janelle Hart He is trolling you..don't believe it..

[@karenslater9869]

Cried My Eyes Out! God Bless That Sweet Young Man!!! 💖

[@DaDevilHimself]

he was with me in rotc class he always helped me alot

[@letsgotocuba]

Why can the world be like this. Stories like this makes my day.

[@WildlifeObsessed]

Overwhelming story. He just brightened my day. A wonderful example to all of us. Congratulations !

[@MrBober99]

Wonderful man thats the kind of guy we need to help he loves people and country. GOD BLESS HIM ALWAYS.MAGA with young men like him.Love his story.

[@marylawson6060]

We hear so many stories of people expecting the government to keep them up and then this great young man doing what is right. We never fail when we choose to help people and by doing right. Keep him safe Lord Jesus.

[@marleenninaka2858]

Mary Lawson Amen to that!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@marilyng1944]

Help him to continue education and a good home , no military or police profession.

[@ChristiIsabel]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT HIM. GIVE HIM A BETTER LIFE...OPEN DOORS FOR HIM...ALWAYS

[@sultown4343]

This is what I love about America. We raise money, donate, and give each other a helping hand when in need. We're not perfect, but then again, who is? God bless this boy :)

[@secretsoneclar652]

And than you have Australia....

[@sultown4343]

secret soneclar Australia is all over the place

[@melissa-zm1or]

Lol, you have to crack heads running for presidents and you have shootings literally every day. Las vegas is full of sluts and whores. mic.com/articles/121660/7-reasons-the-united-states-is-the-greatest-country-in-the-world#.7OP192hhs I certainly don't love America

[@melissa-zm1or]

Lucas True. But, fuck Hilary and trump

[@SmithdoesMinecraft]

im pretty sure other countries do this too...............

[@elainewarren8552]

This young man so deserves the $400 and I pray he has a great life filled with love he's given to others.

[@TheShizue777]

Great, great, great, great, great, great, great story! Thank you, Armando, for being such a tender, sweet, appreciative human being. Continued success forever.

[@carlbailey9135]

I can tell he is a good man and he has a good heart

[@TheCreativeAutistic37]

when i was in college a lot of staff did a lot of things for me that i couldn't do for mryself. Its a blessing really how nice people can be

[@daphnetaylor625]

IM PROUD OF YOU YOUNG MAN BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT

[@coolkingww2d-daygillespie196]

Aww this makes me cry he's such a great young man , I pray he has a blessed life for the rest of his life .

[@equalizertime5350]

THANKS TO THE NEWS TEAM BRINGING THIS STORY GOD IS GOOOD

[@buffalohawk65]

Armando has the heart of a lion. To persevere, to keep grinding it out day after day. He WILL succeed because he has what it takes. I don't care what color his skin is, he is a human being and a winner. This community should be ashamed for allowing this to happen to him. God bless him.

[@charnauri246]

So glad to see good people on this corrupt Earth

[@VelvetGal5]

This is such a nice story. I got some tears in my eyes when I saw how touched Armando was in that he was recognized & appreciated for everything he has done. He has lived a hard life with no real family & going through foster care system. I'm glad that his school was like the family he never had. He has a good, positive, selfless, kind attitude after everything he's been through & doesn't have a chip on his shoulder. Good for him. He's a strong, hardworking, caring good guy! Nice story! :-)

[@rejothomas4211]

Good kid, god will bless you

[@DaDevilHimself]

I know Mando he already has a car and he got a good job Last time I saw him at dtronics he had an HHR and he was wearing nice clothes God has been good with him he is a real warrior

[@Beniceimnice]

Monumentally fabulous boy. I'm humbled!! :-))

[@prabhanjand]

Money isn't important..people care for him..that's priceless

[@gcmacyman]

May God ever bless this incredible young man and the educators who believe in him..My heart is full...

[@kaitlynlouviere4830]

I love my teacher so much. I've been going through a lot and my teacher ended up noticing because I usually participate a lot in class and answer questions quickly, but I started to have trouble focusing and I didn't really want to raise my hand or say anything at all. He tried to talk to me three times. But I'm so stupid that I've never let him help. I kind of wish that I had talked to him because he is so kind and I know he would help me and protect me from the other more rude students now that it's summer break. Thankfully, I get him again next year because he teaches two grades and I will talk to him if I still have these problems.

[@artiecorley4521]

I love helping people with no strings attached.

[@lmoughterson6702]

It is very refreshing to see a student that doesn't act like he's entitled, but (instead) pays back in kindness what he is grateful to receive. If only more of us were like Armando.

[@teejay6625]

it's amazing and he's a very handsome young man. I hope he finds himself a good girlfriend and hopefully she doesn't take the advantage of his kind ❤💜💛💚💗

[@johnnieantonio9764]

wow what a great guy. . he askes for nothing and helps alot of volunteer. . the kindness that he gots is amazing. . bless u kind sir. .

[@CalTxDude]

I wonder what's become of this young man with such a sweet soul and loving heart.

[@resolution55555]

I wish that more people were like him.

[@tatianagalvao2316]

This made me cry

[@david3714]

same and I'm a boy but who cares right he deserves it

[@jorjahdaws3022]

+Tatiana Galvao to me

[@vivcalas7772]

me too

[@finestnrmx2882]

+Tatiana Galvao me to

[@keishalyon1410]

Same here.

[@slickrick2520]

good bloke wish him the best

[@michellegamino1529]

small acts of human kindness can change the world!

[@stylesprettyworkdetailing2543]

this is a beautiful kid GOD KEEP HIM.

[@bradhill1099]

Hope he finds a good woman gets married, and starts a family so he will have one to love, and get loved back...

[@amberhall1288]

Brad Hill Me too 😊

[@DavidrKun]

school, could give him a job. right after he graduate and he can continue to go to school and better himself. great story.

[@Candy-hi9on]

This story was sweet and sad. This story had me in tears. I'm glad he's doing well.

[@paspep]

What a nice school to go to, with nice people. In the College where i went, there is a rule that said you have to have an adress............So they kicked out, in the middle of the session, at least 2 students who where not lucky and got homeless......................we need more school like that who support kids and less school who are about getting a positive budget

[@anntrope491]

Dear Amando, I hope you are well, & Know you are loved, I hope you have your own family now...I would like you to know what an inspiration you are, you should be proud of yourself...we are all proud of you. Just know you have a huge family now, of people that care about you, & hope you are given everything you need to succeed at your goals. Hugs, much love, & remember...you are GOD'S child, a child of the Universe, the EARTH is your mother, so where ever you are, you are home. I have a "family "that regected me, invalidated me, & discouraged me...I've been on my own emotionally all my life...my mantra is.." THE EARTH IS MY MOTHER".& THE DESIDERATE...I AM A CHILD OF THE UNIVERSE, NO LESS THAN THE TREES & THE STARS, I HAVE A RIGHT TO BE HERE...my Dad was a Sailer, a Merchant Marine, & a Police officer, he was killed in the line of duty when I was young..I watched Roy Rodgers,( I loved Trigger ), & Roy was a male roll model to me. Always have good self love, self esteem..treat people the way you want to be treated...when you have children...give them acceptance, validation, & encouragement...this is what every child needs. i.e. Unconditional love...I would be proud to have you as a SON! ♡ mom

[@organbuilder272]

How nice that someone would give this boy a break. He didn't deserve it - He earned it and that is far better.

[@tinabrown2674]

😂😂 What a heart-touching story. I want this young to have a successful life. Now, if someone could share this video with the right connections, he could have a true stable home (1 to 3 years paid rent & utilities) with furnishings, paid training/apprenticeship or college education. That was a wonderful thing that the school did for him. It's important and good to see that ppl care for our youth. I hope someone will help him so that he has a good future. I wish him the best. What a nice story to start the day! Wow!

[@eviedoowup4959]

Merry Christmas, Armando, and everyone watching.

[@chiquitabananaforeva]

What an inspiring young man!!!! I hope wonderful things come to him!!!

[@rtc1964rc]

What a great dude,good for him, God bless and good luck to him and I hope his future is as bright as the sun....✝️

[@lepen4652]

an inspirational man, strengh, courage this man has, I pray his future is as rich as his soul, good luck in the military.

[@billytxn]

UPDATE: Armando's story reached the judge who handled his birth certificate request and the Judge signed it the following Monday. He still plans to join the Army and hopes to continue his education so that he may one day be a police officer. Interestingly because his story touched so many people he was selected for a second Pay It 4Ward award making him the first two-time recipient of the award to date. Unfortunately this is the only update I could find which was dated August 9, 2012.

[@MikeLRGCar]

I'm very happy for Him... Wish Armando best of life...people like Him will do good for others knowing their own childhood... Best regards... I wish I can shake His hand some day... Great story ! Cheers... Mike

[@sandman7378]

Incredible young man and great to see people recognize potential and kindness. All the best!

[@TrumpUSA1959]

God bless this young man, to include all those who have supported him to this day.

[@ponyboy5.0coyotewild63]

I hope many good things come your way. God bless

[@dpoppa4920]

Tear jerker. Great story.

[@albaproductions9602]

Wow an inspiration to many, I hope good things come your way Armando.

[@lilnip67]

This kid will be what it really means to be an American hero.

[@Tribulatoryfighter]

Too precious! Bless him!

[@strawberryboy7003]

Yes Bless all kind people

[@Gothnymph13]

Lots of luck to you Armando and my prayers are with you. I want to grow up to be like you.

[@erafina3764]

God bless Armando. May he always be good and caring. May he have many blessings.

[@jokibud-sm1kr]

Just stop argueing and fighting with one and other,we just watched a human receiving a gift through the kindness of his teacher. that's why the world is what it is today because people argue fight and kill because of skin colour and religion. time to get along ppl for yours and family's sake.

[@melinaavila8071]

Aww love this, good to know that there's still good people out there helping others! May god bless him:)

[@samchase7153]

I just want to Give him a big hug

[@lauries383]

Watching this makes me sad and happy for him. What a great young man. I’m happy he’s had some positive people in his life.

[@roaringcat1]

Great teacher and super kid. If more people in his situation had the grit and courage as this young adult has the world would be a better place. Instead of fill like you are owed something he goes out on his own and makes it happen. Super story, I would bet he will make a great soldier.

[@mrunknownz3117]

God bless you amando hope you have a good life☺️☺️

[@hannahduggan3599]

Cynthia sounds like a very nice teacher lady. I had a few nice teachers in school.

[@AncientTruthSeeker]

Wow great dude! I hope he has an excellent life!

[@Sk8Butter]

This really inspires me to be a better student and be more optimistic about school. I am very luck to have a good educationi

[@OMGitsTerasu]

these are those whom i feel the most sorrow. those who have the utmost love of life and optimism and due to misfortune, his circumstances lead him to a shack and miles upon miles to and from school.