Seniors living in Halifax tent move into apartment thanks to donors, volunteer [Video]

Two Halifax seniors who were living in a tent have moved into an apartment thanks to a volunteer street navigator and financial help from some kind strangers.

Judy Howe, 77, was homeless for around six months and was most recently living in an encampment on University Avenue with her partner, George Gillmore. Howe said they found themselves homeless after the Halifax apartment building they called home was sold to be torn down.

Through donations of furniture and money, the couple has moved into an apartment. One donor covered their first rent payment and another person has provided further financial support.

“Thank God to them. I don’t know who they are, but I hope they get to see this and know how much both of us appreciate what they did,” said Howe.

Tamara Stein, a volunteer street navigator, was working to find a home for the couple for a few weeks. …