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Homeless Man In Irvine Gifted Nearly $100K After Donating His Last Dollar

"It tested me, every part of me, and to reach this point today, I'm just so thankful to everyone who helped me out," Jeff Daley said.

(KCAL News, CBS Los Angeles)

April 30, 2025

A homeless man from Irvine is off the streets tonight after a social media influencer and his fanbase raised nearly $100,000 to thank him for his kind gesture.

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"It tested me, every part of me, and to reach this point today, I'm just so thankful to everyone who helped me out," Jeff Daley said. "I really appreciate it."

Daley has been homeless for eight years, sleeping on the streets in a sleeping bag. However, his life changed after he encountered influencer Jimmy Darts while working his new job at an Irvine Sprouts Market. Darts walked up to Daley and asked for money, even though the influencer didn't really need it. Looking to help someone in need, Daley gave him his last dollar.

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