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Mr. James had to come out of retirement to pay his rent, and some students weren't having it. – Photo credit: via Grey.Thurman/TikTok

Community, Joy, Popular

Students raise $225K for 80-year-old janitor forced to unretire after his rent skyrocketed

Tod Perry

2/24/2023
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026