The Reddit user then shared in an update that she had left the stranger a note with some cash in the space, which may result in the person knocking on her door.

Eventually, the stranger did exactly this, as the two came face-to-face and spoke about what was going on.

“Her name is Gaby, and she’s in her late 40s,” she revealed.

“She said she only sleeps there occasionally, maybe once or twice a month. She said she never uses flame under there, and she mostly just keeps her things there. She apologised for not asking.”

Through their conversation, the home-owner found that Gaby has issues with her mental health and cannot afford to live with someone.

Despite receiving disability support from social security, it isn’t enough to afford rent and Gaby also has a criminal record, having stolen to eat in the past.

This prevents her from getting a job, and also means that she has been homeless for near three years.

“Her family knows where she is but they don’t know how to help her. She has a phone they pay for,” the Reddit user explained.

The woman then said that she ‘contacted a friend’ that helps provide people with no homes with the essentials to help Gaby.

“I gave her my phone number, put her in my car and drove her to my friend who is going to help her get food, shelter and a mental health evaluation. Fingers crossed it’s the beginning of something great for her,” the woman concluded.