“I heard you tell me how you were robbed of an education. Well, we’re giving you $10,000 (£8,035.70) toward the education of your grandchildren.

“I’m not done. I know how important it is for you to get your water damage certifications and I am putting you directly in touch with our head of training and development.”

As part of Mr Yellen’s gift, Belfor’s training head will walk Brenda through the training class and do a verbal test instead of a written one.

He added: “I’m certain that with your skills you will pass and you will stand among your peers with your head tall.