Glenview boy gives birthday money to mother experiencing homelessness

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Glenview boy gives birthday money to mother experiencing homelessness

GLENVIEW, Ill. (WLS) -- An eight-year old boy from Glenview gave $23 of his birthday money to a mother experiencing homelessness.

He said it was to help her buy baby milk. The moment went viral on TikTok, inspiring people nationwide.

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Mateo and his family launched a GoFundMe to support his mission of giving back.

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