It’s not unusual to see people with carts full of goodies at second hand stores. After all, who doesn’t like finding a good bargain? But when a teen loaded up with coats at a Goodwill store in Canton, Ohio, he drew a lot of attention.

A customer saw the teen with his arm full of coats and couldn’t help but ask the boy why he was purchasing so many winter coats. He asked him about it, but wasn’t prepared for the young man’s answer.

It turns out that the young man wasn’t buying a single one of the coats for himself. He was buying the coats for the homeless, a task that put a dent in his wallet to the tune of $65.

So touched by the young man’s actions, he snapped a photo of him standing at the check out paying for the coats. He told his daughter about what happened and asked her to post it online so others would know about his selfless deed.

Haley Stewart, his daughter, posted the photo on Facebook along with the amazing story of kindness. “We don’t know who you are sir, but you deserve recognition! Keep being an amazing person! A very sweet and kind young man!” said the post.

The photo went viral and his identity was eventually uncovered. The young man was 19-year-old Frederick White. He had become inspired by an idea he’d seen on Facebook and was compelled to do the same.

He went back into the store later the same day that he bought the coats and bought gloves and hats to go with all of them. With the help of the United Way’s Get Connected program, this teen was planning on making a big impact.

Wanting to do something special for the teen, they gave him a $200 gift card to be used at their stores. Without a doubt, this young man is making a difference.

White told a local news station, “One good deed for each person. Just wake up and do something different.” Hopefully his heart of gold will continue to inspire others just like it has inspired us.

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