Good Samaritans help homeless man locate forgotten bank account

Thanks to a dedicated caseworker and police officer, things are looking up for one homeless man.

For three years, John Helsinki, 62, slept on the streets of downtown Tampa, often in a cardboard box or underneath benches to avoid detection, according to WFTS.

But Officer Dan McDonald did spot Helsinki, and guided him to a local center for the homeless. There, Helsinki met case manager Charles Inman.

The officer and case worker helped Helsinki reestablish his identity by securing a new driver’s license and Social Security card. It was going through that process that Helsinki discovered a long-forgotten bank account.

Social Security checks had been automatically deposited into the account, and the available amount was enough for Helsinki to purchase permanent housing.