Air Conditioning Hero Helps the Homeless

A shining knight has come to the rescue of a homeless shelter in the US after he'd heard that thieves had stolen the shelter's five air conditioning units.

Monty Weeks, owner and vice president of Weeks Service, showed up at the Turning Point Center last Wednesday with five replacement units in tow to restore a cooling, comfortable temperature in what is now the hottest period in the USA's summer.

"It's a shame that happened," Weeks said. "We just wanted to get that turned around for them as soon as possible."

"It's a way of giving back, it's just part of what we do," Weeks said. "Those people were in need, and that was a need we could fill, so we did it as soon as we could."

Houston police continue to investigate the theft. The units cooled the building where clients attended classes on programs such as anger management, continuing education and social and life skills.

With the air conditioning working again, residents were back in the building for their classes within 24 hours.

"It was so gratifying and kind," director George Gomez said. "They didn't want any recognition. You can't help but be moved."

"It restores your faith in humanity. We get a lot of criticism as Americans, but we live in the best country in the world. The goodness of these people outweighs the bad. You just don't hear much about the good things that happen."