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Elderly woman helped by police after found living on the porch of her home that was burned in a fire

The 76-year-old woman was living in front of her home that was damaged after a fire.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi police officers are showing just how much they care after helping find a home for an elderly woman who was living on her porch.

The 76-year-old woman was displaced after her house caught on fire a few months ago and once she could no longer afford to her temporary housing. The woman set up camp right in front of her fire damaged home.

CCPD got word of this and immediately went to help her out. As of now the officers have found her a place to stay temporarily just in time for the cold weather.

Police officers are working with local programs and agencies to help her find a permanent home.

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