Sam Restifo Steps In to Save Two Boys | Flint News

Flint News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 11, 2026 · 1m

A Michigan man named Sam Restifo, who took in two runaway teens from a stranger’s car, is on the verge of becoming their legal guardian after a viral story sparked community support. Living in a home without running water or reliable power, Sam fought to get the boys enrolled in school and stabilize their lives — now, thanks to a GoFundMe that raised over $5,000, he’s fixing the house, buying new clothes, and even getting new business leads. The boys, who’ve become his family, are helping him just as much as he’s helping them — and with court looming, hope is rising that this unlikely trio…