Need 26.78 – Family Fights to Save Father’s Leg

21
donations
$2,790.00
raised of a $5,400.00 goal
It was devastating to hear about this family's current struggle. Six years ago, the father of 3, with his wife of 25 years, broke his ankle in an accident. He had four surgeries over the next 4 years in which metal plates were put in place to align the ankle. All has been well for the last two years, until last week. He went to the doctor for ankle pain and was told there is a severe ...

Need 26.77 – Stopping a Vicious Cycle

22
donations
$1,650.00
raised of a $1,650.00 goal
Today, we are working with a single mom who has worked for a large healthcare provider for 5 years. She has two girls in elementary school, and the three of them have created a wonderful home and routine. That routine was interrupted a few months ago when the children's father missed a support payment, causing her to pay rent late and incur late fees. Because of that late payment and ...

Need 26.76 – 6-Year-Old Little Girl Undergoing Heart Surgery

34
donations
$2,300.00
raised of a $2,300.00 goal
We are finishing the week helping a single mother of four (13, 12, 9, 6) who needs our support. She is a hard worker with a strong history of providing for herself and her children. Last month, her 6-year-old daughter became ill and was admitted to the hospital. Doctors discovered a defective valve in her heart, and surgery is planned for next week. Although the mother has done her be ...

Need 26.75 – Domestic Violence Victim Transitioning From Safe House

26
donations
$2,100.00
raised of a $2,100.00 goal
We alert you today to a single mother of a teenage boy (13) who is transitioning from a domestic violence safe house to her own apartment. She was working on what she thought was a solid plan. She moved halfway across the country with her son and secured employment earning $20 per hour for 40 hours per week. Her plan relied on her caseworker at the shelter to apply for an apartment fo ...

Need 26.74 – Hard-Working Single Mother Needs Support

23
donations
$1,500.00
raised of a $1,500.00 goal
Today, we are working to support a hard-working single mother in need. She has a solid work history of providing for herself and her two children. However, last month, her ability to work and care for her children collided when one of the children became ill. She did her best to work as much as she could, but she has no family support and was forced out of work more than she could aff ...

Need 26.73 – Paramedic Suffers Collapsed Lung

34
donations
$2,453.00
raised of a $2,400.00 goal
Today, we are working to help a couple, both of whom work as first responders in the medical field. A few months ago, the husband unexpectedly lost his job and has been doing odd side jobs, while the wife has been working overtime to help make ends meet. However, she was diagnosed with pneumonia, hospitalized twice, and was unable to get rid of the pneumonia for two months. Finally, s ...