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A kind-hearted homeless man who captured the heart of a nation has been rewarded with job offers, £15,000 in donations and a place to stay.

When a shock snow blizzard struck Colorado Springs, US, Shelby Hudgens was filmed by TV news struggling to help motorists by pushing their cars up the road.

He told reporters that he and his dog Black Jack spent the last three months living out of his car because his home burnt down.

(Image: KOAA5 / Sarah Webster / You Tube)

Shelby told News5: "I've been pushing cars for at least three hours.

"I thought I’m already out here I might as well start pushing cars and people started saying oh here thanks."

News of his kind deed spread across America and when viewer Sarah Webster spotted it, she decided to set up a fundraising page for him online.

Today over $22,000 (£14,000) has been raised and Shelby was given several job offers and places to stay.

(Image: Sarah Webster / GoFundMe)

Sarah wrote on the funding page yesterday: "I talked to Shelby today. He amazes me every single time I talk to him.

"He got the first deposit in his account today and is going to seek professional help in finding a place to live.

"He told me that he wants to do the best with what he's been given. I consider myself lucky to call him a friend!

Homeless man rescued from streets after Facebook appeal.

"You all have helped the most deserving, kindest and amazing good hearted soul ever!"

A stunned Shelby, who wants to be a medical assistant, said: "Hopefully I'll be able to get a job just as quickly and everything will just keep snowballing and getting better.

"Hopefully I'll be able to get a job just as quickly and everything will just keep snowballing and getting better."

You can donate to the cause to help Shelby here.