The pandemic has driven a lot of people out of work. It’s been a really tough and uncertain time. Many have been left worried about how they will pay the bills.

In many cases, the pandemic has brought out the worst in some of us. Not all of us, however. Some people, like the ones you’ll read about in this story, have stepped up in the face of adversity and are helping others.

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Landlord Nathan Nichols was concerned about his tenants.

Nathan Nichols owns a two-unit in South Portland. He took to social media to share his thoughts about what his renters are going through in these difficult times. He also noted that he would not be collecting rent from his tenants in the month of April.

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“COVID19 is going to cause serious financial hardship for service and hourly workers around the country. Because I have the good fortune of being able to afford it and the privilege of being in the owner class, I just let them know I would not be collecting rent in April. I ask any other landlords out there to take a serious look at your own situation and consider giving your tenants some rent relief as well,” Nichols wrote at the beginning of the pandemic.

His post on Facebook was shared more than 24,000 times. People applauded his compassion and generosity. Perhaps others saw his post and decided that they too would be as generous as they could.

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Mom of 4 worried about having enough food.

Christina Marie is a mother of 4 and her landlord also displayed tremendous generosity and compassion at the start of the pandemic. He let Christina know that he wouldn’t collect rent that month but also did something truly amazing for her and her kids.

“SOOO My landlord Alan called me earlier and told me not to worry about rent this month and we will worry about it later. [I] said okay!” Christina wrote on Facebook.

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Alan also purchased groceries for Christina and her family.

“Then he asked me if we had food. I told him how I had 3 packs of meat left and needed to go this week and he told me okay be safe. Then I get a text saying go to your front porch please!!! And I see this. I couldn’t tell you how I feel right now for him to do this for my family. My heart is so touched. GOD BLESS YOU.”

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Landlord Don Stoppe was inspired by Nathan Nichols Generosity.

Compassion and generosity are contagious. Witnessing someone do good for someone else without expecting anything in return inspires people to do the same. When Nathan posted to Facebook that he was not collecting rent for the month, it inspired landlord Don Stoppe to do the same for his tenants.

“Thank you for your thoughtful insight. I am drafting a letter to my tenants now,” Don wrote in response to Nathan’s post.

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Compassion and generosity are contagious.

Many people have been touched by the actions of these landlords. Many have felt compelled to comment on posts about their actions.

“That’s the way we should be every day is help our friends and neighbors out and other people in general. That’s one thing that this COVID-19 did to us is appreciate our families and friends and neighbors,” wrote Jan McGowen.

“It literally shows me I’m not wrong in believing there is good in this world!” wrote Brandee Cobus.

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Source: Nathan Nichols/Christina Marie