When Something Good Comes from Something Bad
The dad’s upbringing helped build character. He grew up poor and learned to fend for himself, but from his days of hardships, he developed a soft heart for those in need. That’s why he’d donate to food banks and charities. Bless you, you incredibly awesome man.
But the OP learned the truth behind his dad’s days of poverty. It turned out that grandpa actually had a successful construction company but had to sell it since their uncle couldn’t stay on the right side of the law. In the end, the family ended up penniless. The family could’ve inherited millions had their uncle not been a total goofball.