The Humble Janitor Who Funded 37 Students’ Dreams 📚💙

Meet Zhao Yongjiu, a 56-year-old janitor from Shenyang, China — a man whose story proves that generosity is not measured by wealth, but by the size of one’s heart. Earning only about 2,400 yuan ($350) a month, Zhao lives simply, spending just enough for rent and basic needs. Yet over the past 30 years, he has quietly donated nearly 170,000 yuan ($25,000) — enough to fund the education of 37 impoverished students across China.

His journey began in hardship. When Zhao’s father passed away in 1976, he and his mother struggled to survive. Neighbors often brought them food and warmth, helping them through the darkest days. That kindness stayed with him forever. So when Zhao finally found steady work as a janitor, he made a promise: he would give back — no matter how little he earned. And he kept that promise, year after year, quietly sending money to support children who might otherwise never finish school.

Zhao never sought fame or recognition. His only wish was to pay forward the compassion that once saved his own family. His story is a shining example that even with limited means, a heart full of kindness can change lives. True wealth, after all, is not in what we keep — but in what we give. 🌟

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