When an organization has individuals like Robert Reed, it usually succeeds. A couple of years ago, the now-62-year-old janitor made headlines—and for good reason. This janitor puts in a lot of overtime while making sure he is always approachable.
Reed had been a janitor at the Germantown’s Farmington Elementary School in 2020. He had only been employed for a few months at the time, but it didn’t take long for him to become a staff and student favorite. Robert was known for continuing to be quite active even after his employment ended. However, there was just one aspect of him that nobody knew. Robert didn’t have a car.
The faculty at the school soon realized that the janitor had been taking multiple buses and walking miles to reach the school each day. But one fateful Wednesday, his life soon changed for the better. His coworkers had raised thousands of dollars for him to purchase a truck. With such a guiding light shining at him, it was quite natural for him to fall to his knees.
Elizabeth Malone, one of the first-grade teachers, went on to organize a GoFundMe for Robert. Within 24hrs, they had raised $7,000 and by the end of it all, they had accumulated over $49,000. Malone then stated, “We just want to model to our kids that when you see a need, you should reach out and help them.”
Janitor’s Coworkers Raise Cash For Him To Buy A Truck
Robert agreed that a vehicle would definitely make his life easier. “Let’s see I get off at 3 pm. I would get home at about 7 because I stay in Millbranch and Winchester. I have to catch three buses and walk about two miles.” One would think that the janitor would take a job closer to home. But Robert stated that the people in this school were like family to him. “I love these people up here. I love them. I couldn’t have made it without them. Yes, it’s a joy to work here. Joy. Pure joy.”
His coworkers did have an inkling that this janitor had some transportation problems. Previously, a couple of them had also driven him to the bus stop. Some of them had also given him money for lunches. Robert had been looking toward starting a yard business. Back in 2020, he believed that it would supplement his income. But he just had a small problem- he had no vehicle.
But now, with a truck in tow, one can hope that this janitor is making the best use of the gift- and living life to the fullest.
Janitor’s Coworkers Raise Cash For Him To Buy A Truck
Robert agreed that a vehicle would definitely make his life easier. “Let’s see I get off at 3 pm. I would get home at about 7 because I stay in Millbranch and Winchester. I have to catch three buses and walk about two miles.” One would think that the janitor would take a job closer to home. But Robert stated that the people in this school were like family to him. “I love these people up here. I love them. I couldn’t have made it without them. Yes, it’s a joy to work here. Joy. Pure joy.”
His coworkers did have an inkling that this janitor had some transportation problems. Previously, a couple of them had also driven him to the bus stop. Some of them had also given him money for lunches. Robert had been looking toward starting a yard business. Back in 2020, he believed that it would supplement his income. But he just had a small problem- he had no vehicle.
But now, with a truck in tow, one can hope that this janitor is making the best use of the gift- and living life to the fullest.
