Huffington Post: Landlord Goes Back to Work to Let Unemployed Tenants Live Rent-Free

Andrew Dys of the Rock Hill, SC-based Herald reports that Ed Peirce, 54, works eight hours a day in a Walgreens photo department Read More">to cover the costs of two families whose chief breadwinners lost their jobs. Rather than send his tenants -- including small children -- out on the streets, this former stockbroker-turned-savior landlord put himself back to work to cover their expenses out of his own pocket while they get back on their feet.


Peirce refused to evict them. He didn't throw the families into the street, though he has every right to.


"I sat with them and prayed for better times," Peirce said. "These are stand-up guys. Family men. Proud. They paid me before, when they were working. You don't show your faith, your Christianity, in words. You do it in deeds."

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To do something like that for people is so generous. I like reading stories like this, it shows there are still really good people in the world.

I am very impressed, talk about walking the walk. Outstanding!

Edit - credited the reporter as opposed to the man being reported on...

who find it easier to worship Jesus rather than try to live up to his teachings.

There is a shitload of good karma waiting for him.

Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto me.

that is cool

There are decent people in SC.

He is a shining example of what 'walking the walk' is all about.

I salute you, Mr Peirce.