Home repair heroes

Last month 72-year-old Gloria Scott called John Kinney, an electrician in Woburn, Mass., to fix a ceiling fixture. But he soon discovered Scott’s house was in total disrepair, from a lack of running water to broken lights. She was too poor to make any house repairs - and too prideful to ask for help. So, Kinney returned and started repairing her home for free, and called on other tradespeople to join him. Steve Hartman reports on the inspiring renovation job by a crew dubbed “Gloria's Gladiators.”
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  • @daniaguinaga1754
    @daniaguinaga17543 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful man and an amazing community. "It's what you're supposed to do." Yes, it is. I wish everyone felt that way.

  • @superfrybread_1
    @superfrybread_13 жыл бұрын

    This is how we should treat our Elders. Thanks so much to that group who is changing this lady's life.

  • @bklynbob
    @bklynbob3 жыл бұрын

    There are truly good people in this world.

  • @GwenMotoGirl

    @GwenMotoGirl

    3 жыл бұрын

    I came here to say this! ❤️

  • @NewYork7914
    @NewYork79143 жыл бұрын

    In this world we need more of these kind of human beings...

  • @pammccane8186
    @pammccane81863 жыл бұрын

    American needs more people like John! God will bless him!

  • @gailreese4102
    @gailreese41023 жыл бұрын

    Restores our faith in the kindness & goodness of humanity. We need more people like John Kinney & Gloria's Gladiators in this world of ours!

  • @peggyallport4917
    @peggyallport49173 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful story!! We need many more people like him!

  • @hedymills1372
    @hedymills13723 жыл бұрын

    There are still good people in this world. A selfless act of kindness from a good man. It gives me hope.

  • @heirloomcottagedesigns9063
    @heirloomcottagedesigns90633 жыл бұрын

    This is what our world needs more of...

  • @Beckala67
    @Beckala673 жыл бұрын

    Love this! It takes a Village, but it starts with one kind heart.

  • @mildredmargiotta5691
    @mildredmargiotta56913 жыл бұрын

    God bless him and everyone who’s selflessness made this happen. Do good and good will come to you.

  • @tishw4576
    @tishw45763 жыл бұрын

    The human capacity of unconditional love is real. Blessings.

  • @mikedolan5435
    @mikedolan54353 жыл бұрын

    How does a story like this get a thumbs down?

  • @rantoolio

    @rantoolio

    3 жыл бұрын

    I asked the same question and was told it's a youtube algorithm

  • @holdmybeer

    @holdmybeer

    3 жыл бұрын

    i want to think it was a mistake.

  • @ritaperdue

    @ritaperdue

    3 жыл бұрын

    Probably a trumper

  • @rebeccaroseland7931

    @rebeccaroseland7931

    3 жыл бұрын

    Russian Bot

  • @rebeccaroseland7931

    @rebeccaroseland7931

    3 жыл бұрын

    M Ell exactly

  • @jolenepatton7935
    @jolenepatton79353 жыл бұрын

    So nice to hear some wonderfully positive news in this dark year of negatives. God bless all who have given to her and her helpers!

  • @susansantana4454
    @susansantana44543 жыл бұрын

    Wow, what a beautiful story

  • @ngiapjune9238
    @ngiapjune92383 жыл бұрын

    One of a kind handyman I can only wish to encounter.

  • @rebeccaroseland7931

    @rebeccaroseland7931

    3 жыл бұрын

    My mechanic is that way. You can catch him later. He won’t let you leave his place if brakes need fixing. He said he has never been burned. People sometimes just need a break. . We needed a battery fixed. He knew the car had been sitting for 4 months. He did a full oil change. Upgraded stuff for free that had not been done. He is fair. He explains. This story made me cry,

  • @chriswright8464
    @chriswright84643 жыл бұрын

    This country needs stories like this.

  • @demadre
    @demadre3 жыл бұрын

    It is so heartwarming to see the kindness in people, that is what makes America such a great nation. God bless you all for your kindness in helping a person in need.

  • @mwilliamsinspirit8078
    @mwilliamsinspirit80783 жыл бұрын

    I am overjoyed!! What a wonderful spirit of giving !! There is nothing like letting our seniors know they are worth everything we have to give. God Bless you guys !!

  • @user-vm5ud4xw6n
    @user-vm5ud4xw6n3 жыл бұрын

    Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Thanks to all who so generously gave!

  • @debweissler7808
    @debweissler78083 жыл бұрын

    My first smile of the day!

  • @lindajduffy
    @lindajduffy3 жыл бұрын

    I hope it can continue because it's absolutely wonderful what can happen when people come together with a single purpose.

  • @MPR2
    @MPR23 жыл бұрын

    OMG, just the story I needed to see this morning, bless them!!!

  • @rspruill1422
    @rspruill14223 жыл бұрын

    That is absolutely beautiful it leaves me speechless and very teary-eyed!

  • @James-uv8hx
    @James-uv8hx3 жыл бұрын

    This fills my heart with joy 🥺💗

  • @bbygrlpt2
    @bbygrlpt23 жыл бұрын

    Awww!! What a sweet guy and lady!! God bless them Im sure their good actions will came back to them one day❤️

  • @RebuildingTogetherOrg
    @RebuildingTogetherOrg3 жыл бұрын

    John is a [Re]Builder! Thank you for serving our neighbor Gloria.

  • @twots22
    @twots223 жыл бұрын

    I am a serviceman. I do all I can. This is amazing!

  • @michaelt.hayessomestuffili48
    @michaelt.hayessomestuffili483 жыл бұрын

    Just the kind of story to make us feel good about our fellow human beings...when it's not always easy to feel that way.

  • @amycoffin826
    @amycoffin8263 жыл бұрын

    This is absolutely the BEST news I have seen in years. Glorious Gladiators....What a wonderful name for a fabulous group. People who are doing "the right thing" for the best reasons. They are helping someone else in need out of the goodness of their hearts. Now it looks as though their goal, efforts and empathy have been "catchy" and others are joining the crew. This is soooo wonderful on sooo many levels. People doing things for others because they care, without a thought for themselves. Bravo!!! Thank you!!! God bless you !!! This story is sooo encouraging considering what else is going on in the world.🙌❤🛠🏫🇺🇸🙏😇

  • @pjbell1398
    @pjbell13983 жыл бұрын

    Now that’s, love your neighbor in action!

  • @stevepriest4650
    @stevepriest46503 жыл бұрын

    What a great story and some very kind people thank you for your kindness

  • @angel-a1604
    @angel-a16043 жыл бұрын

    Kindness is contagious. It's in the giving that we receive blessings, plus it feels soooo good!!!!!

  • @mgunny05
    @mgunny053 жыл бұрын

    A GOOD MAN that demonstrates the "good" in America..

  • @Yrr666
    @Yrr6663 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. Folks at their best. There are good stories to report but they sadly don't see the light of day.

  • @libertyann439
    @libertyann4393 жыл бұрын

    Thank you young man. A bright light in a dark time!

  • @marialongoria8774
    @marialongoria87743 жыл бұрын

    You guys are awesome!!! God bless you!!!

  • @lvlinda6
    @lvlinda63 жыл бұрын

    Faith in humanity...Restored. Thank you ✌🏻💖🌺

  • @OrganizedBeautifully
    @OrganizedBeautifully3 жыл бұрын

    Tears as I see this. Beautiful.

  • @juliaray8649
    @juliaray86493 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful kind man...🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @tracysmith1248
    @tracysmith12483 жыл бұрын

    Storing faith in the way things should be...thank you

  • @terriday3995
    @terriday39953 жыл бұрын

    Yes, coming from the heart!!! It's all about community spirit!!! Love to all from the UK

  • @jeanettedavis4240
    @jeanettedavis42403 жыл бұрын

    That is a beautiful story, It makes you believe in man kind again. People helping people

  • @MyClutteredGarage
    @MyClutteredGarage3 жыл бұрын

    What a great story. Thank you for sharing.

  • @barbaram5214
    @barbaram52143 жыл бұрын

    What an uplifting story.

  • @MisDestiny
    @MisDestiny3 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful story and so heartwarming. MORE LIKE THIS ON SUNDAY MORNING PLEASE!!!

  • @voulathomacos-lagonas6133
    @voulathomacos-lagonas61333 жыл бұрын

    This is the real America .....BRAVO

  • @lorag4664
    @lorag46642 жыл бұрын

    It's what you're supposed to do! I love it!

  • @donibrooklynsportswagerpro8517
    @donibrooklynsportswagerpro85173 жыл бұрын

    Best story i have heard in a long time. Thanks

  • @ceooflonelinessinc.267
    @ceooflonelinessinc.2673 жыл бұрын

    CBS Sunday Morning thank you for your laid back, calm, positive, neutral contributions. In a time, where everythings so fass, I appreciate that. And off course your unique graphic design.

  • @margerybritton650
    @margerybritton6503 жыл бұрын

    Your reports encourage my hope❤️💙

  • @elijahrose2144
    @elijahrose21443 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful acts of kindness may God bless you and add Years to you and add Years to all those that help you may God had a blessing to all those that help you amen

  • @ritaperdue
    @ritaperdue3 жыл бұрын

    ♥️💕♥️💕♥️💕♥️💕 what a wonderful man, wonderful people, wonderful idea! So needed! So inspiring! God bless them all with love, happiness, and prosperity! Thank you CBS for this story!♥️💕♥️💕♥️💕♥️💕

  • @caroldente9635
    @caroldente96353 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing and beautiful story.

  • @jbg2707
    @jbg27073 жыл бұрын

    As a plumber and watching the COVID-19 in humans/family members this has lifted my feelings for my customers I have in Los angeles

  • @LadyWinJay
    @LadyWinJay3 жыл бұрын

    God Bless You All!

  • @Navajo-man
    @Navajo-man3 жыл бұрын

    There’s greatest people on earth 🌍 wishes there were more blessed them all and be safe

  • @monicaf9943
    @monicaf99433 жыл бұрын

    God bless you

  • @susanpremo8068
    @susanpremo80683 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Wish them all the best! I'd be the same way as Gloria, we need so much done, it's hard to know where to begin.

  • @SavewithTerri
    @SavewithTerri3 жыл бұрын

    God will bless you one day. You're an asset to your community.

  • @amandaletendre601
    @amandaletendre6013 жыл бұрын

    A great story from my town.

  • @juliekmunden
    @juliekmunden3 жыл бұрын

    This made my day!

  • @suzanne296
    @suzanne2963 жыл бұрын

    God bless them. John you will repaid.

  • @t.e.4866
    @t.e.48663 жыл бұрын

    There are no words.❤

  • @truckerman8301
    @truckerman83013 жыл бұрын

    Only wish more people would share their skills and compassion with our older generation, then those that just share "selfies" from their cell phones.

  • @lorrieruff4402
    @lorrieruff44023 жыл бұрын

    Oh A FEEL GOOD STORY!!!!!

  • @olyvoyl9382
    @olyvoyl93823 жыл бұрын

    Best heartwarming story ever. P.S. wait until she sees the tax bill.

  • @lia2523
    @lia25233 жыл бұрын

    Just awesome!

  • @JWRP2010
    @JWRP20103 жыл бұрын

    Best story!

  • @refosco1993
    @refosco19933 жыл бұрын

    Wow this is amazing!!

  • @amycoffin826
    @amycoffin8263 жыл бұрын

    (Correction of previous comment) Gloria's Gladiators! Wonderful!

  • @lalah9481
    @lalah94813 жыл бұрын

    LOVE!!!

  • @netdog713
    @netdog7133 жыл бұрын

    wish I had this kind of help :(

  • @sabestek8896
    @sabestek88963 жыл бұрын

    very very cool .. 😎 much respect !

  • @RR-ss5fp
    @RR-ss5fp3 жыл бұрын

    How can I donate to his cause? This is a feel good story of the year

  • @daphnelattimer9952

    @daphnelattimer9952

    3 жыл бұрын

    Go to Kinney Electric's Facebook page. There's a section that says, "Nice Old Lady Needs Help". You can donate there. Very kind of you by the way! Thank you!

  • @debbiebolek2117
    @debbiebolek21173 жыл бұрын

    BEAUTIFUL❤️

  • @jackkatchadourian4718
    @jackkatchadourian47183 жыл бұрын

    Love it !!♥️♥️

  • @BellaWorldAni
    @BellaWorldAni3 жыл бұрын

    Until Gloria's Gladiators makes it to your area, you can also volunteer (& access help if you need it) to work with Christmas In April, an organization that's been around for AGES who helps elders & other homeowners who can't afford to upkeep their homes. I used to work with them back in the day, & I've coordinated projects in GA & AZ. It's nationwide. A truly wonderful way to make a difference in someone's life! Find info at this link: www.volunteermatch.org/search/org4345.jsp

  • @vangespracklin6610
    @vangespracklin66103 жыл бұрын

    good job

  • @PROJECT_936_dot_NET
    @PROJECT_936_dot_NET3 жыл бұрын

    Exquisite job You have inspired me to work on my channel, thanks. 🐼

  • @arlettegomez4947
    @arlettegomez49473 жыл бұрын

    crying

  • @northernsoutherngirl
    @northernsoutherngirl3 жыл бұрын

    **TEARS!!!** THIS WAS SO AWESOME!!💖💖💖💖💖

  • @misskj4464
    @misskj44643 жыл бұрын

    Now THIS is AMERICA!🇺🇸💕

  • @cherylcarlson3315
    @cherylcarlson33153 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful to see good somewhere. I however have a leaking roof after spending $17K on new roof and now need new ceiling to boot . Contractors ask how much I am willing to spend, want to rip everything open and disappear, it is so difficult now that I stopped dying my hair. White hair makes them see green in this town.

  • @highplainsaccountability6482
    @highplainsaccountability64823 жыл бұрын

    Hey John Kinney,,, If you ever get some Glorious Gladiators set up Southeast Colorado,,, I want to help

  • @mattofthenorth
    @mattofthenorth3 жыл бұрын

    A SPARK of humanity ⚡️ can go a long way to CONDUCT a powerful CHARGE in others. - my just created proverb ( inspired by this story)

  • @soniatriana9091

    @soniatriana9091

    3 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant 💡👍🏼🤗

  • @libertyann439

    @libertyann439

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous!

  • @RWernsing
    @RWernsing3 жыл бұрын

    Happy story during this. Horrible time!

  • @artespinturaanaestrela2607
    @artespinturaanaestrela26073 жыл бұрын

    ❤❤

  • @vince0896
    @vince08963 жыл бұрын

    Still Hope. This is what the human race is.

  • @TOM15555555
    @TOM155555553 жыл бұрын

    That’s very nice was sure very nice people my dad father could have helped her with that light 💡.!!

  • @wendy4ronpaul
    @wendy4ronpaul3 жыл бұрын

    Need more NEWS like this ... 🙏🇺🇸🙏...instead of all the lies....This is what makes America what it is and stands for...

  • @bmorebamma
    @bmorebamma3 жыл бұрын

    Restores my faith in hunanity

  • @FightingSioux
    @FightingSioux3 жыл бұрын

    At 1:20, shoulda put a p trap in there. Drum traps can clog more easily.

  • @lydiaodell5547
    @lydiaodell55473 жыл бұрын

    Book of James : Religion acceptable to God is this : to help orphans and widows in their distress. What a beautiful soul and all those that helped ❤

  • @josephromania5906
    @josephromania59063 жыл бұрын

    U guys bless u not to many people are that way lorraine

  • @gr8dvd
    @gr8dvd3 жыл бұрын

    TY "fake news" for reminding us THIS is America.

  • @sophiefly4258
    @sophiefly42583 жыл бұрын

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @davidaulick767
    @davidaulick7673 жыл бұрын

    I’m not crying you’re crying

  • @Savvynlady
    @Savvynlady3 жыл бұрын

    You can go on Facebook and contribute to it

  • @thirdson2441
    @thirdson24413 жыл бұрын

    I have had this idea for a while but do not know how to implement it. I am recently retired and have built up a set of carpentry/ electrical/ and plumbing skills over the years though sweat equity of the homes we have lived in while raising our family. I view myself as being very fortunate to not have to worry about affording my retirement and want to give back to the community by helping seniors who cannot afford simple repairs. Here in Kalamazoo Michigan there used to be a group called "Tuesday Toolmen" (kzread.info?search_query=Tuesday+toolmen) who would do exactly what John and his cohorts are doing here. I would love to be able to do things exactly like what you cover in this story. Unfortunately with liabilities the way they are, there is no easy paths forward for me. If anyone has an idea how I could implement something like this, I would be really grateful.