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A homeless mom gave away $2 to help a parent in need. Then the internet stepped in to help

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A Nigerian mother of two was struggling to pursue a college education as she singlehandedly raised her twin infants. Then TikTok creator Zachery Dereniowski shared her story.
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A homeless mom gave away $2 to help a parent in need. Then the internet stepped in to help

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