Arnold Schwarzenegger buys 25 houses for homeless vets

Terminator star Arnold Schwarzenegger has purchased dozens of homes in a heartwarming Christmas Day gesture.

He’s a terminator with a heart of gold.

Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger purchased 25 homes for homeless veterans living on the street in Los Angeles.

The one-time Hollywood action star ponied up $US250,000 of his own money for the “tiny homes” which were built by the non-profit Village for Vets, the NY Post reports.

“Today, I celebrated Christmas early,” Schwarzenegger said in a tweet Thursday. “The 25 homes I donated for homeless veterans were installed here in LA. It was fantastic to spend some time with our heroes and welcome them into their new homes.”

The Austrian muscle man said his act of generosity was what Christmas is all about.

GOOD NEWS: Since our story about @Schwarzenegger donating tiny homes first aired, dozens donated to @VillageforVets!

That means more vets will soon be getting homes!

To donate, go to https://t.co/wBJgsTb1z5

Our 1/2 hour special w Arnold debuts at 10:30p tonight on @FOXLApic.twitter.com/9zwe8oklWB

— Elex Michaelson (@Elex_Michaelson) December 24, 2021

“All of you have the power to do something for someone else this holiday season,” said Schwarzenegger, 74. “It doesn’t have to be big. Just give a few minutes of your time to help someone else.”

Los Angeles has increasingly embraced the “tiny home” model to address the city’s famously teeming homeless population. The units are 64 square feet and can be rapidly assembled. They have two beds, full heating and airconditioning and a small desk, according to Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission.

He’s a terminator with a heart of gold.

Hope of the Valley launched its first “Tiny Home Village” in North Hollywood in February.

The new homes from Schwarzenegger will be a lifesaver for vets like Ferris Keams, who spent months living outside in a tent.

“No squirrels and no rats,” he told Fox 11 in LA approvingly of his new digs. “It’s home.”

"This is the greatest Christmas gift!” @Schwarzenegger donates 25 tiny homes to homeless vets at the VA in West LA.

For the first time in a long time, these vets are now off the streets.

Watch @TheIssueIsShow for an exclusive tour & interview w Arnold & @PSchwarzeneggerpic.twitter.com/qaHkNpJ4Gj

— Elex Michaelson (@Elex_Michaelson) December 24, 2021

This article originally appeared on NY Post and was reproduced with permission