'Mom' seems to suit her, several times over, as she's taken so many under her wing and encourages others to do the same.

The note was simply signed by 'Oscar,' clearly someone who saw the damage and felt compelled to extend what generosity he could.

Williams has managed to find a place to live, and is a bright light at the grocery store she used to frequent as a homeless customer.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been in Congress for more than 30 years, and this is the state of her city.