We alert you today to a family in need after the father was shot in the head during a road rage incident. He spent almost a whole month in the ICU and is now continuing to recover at home. He has a 1-year-old daughter and lives with her and the mother of their child. We have talked with both parents about the importance of a long-term plan, as his recovery timeline is unclear. They expressed a commitment to working out a plan, but they need a lit ...

We alert you today to a 29-year-old single mother of three (5,3,2) who is leaving domestic violence this week. The husband and father has drug and alcohol abuse problems and became physically violent on several occasions. Recently, he put a gun to her head and threatened to kill her. He was taken to jail but has been released on bail. The family lived near the husband's family, and the mother is leaving the home to move near her family and suppor ...

We alert you today to a 67-year-old chimney sweep who suffered a stroke on May 9th. After the stroke, he underwent surgery and is recovering well. He runs his small chimney sweep business alone, and the recovery time creates tremendous financial pressure. He has a long history of providing for himself and needs some help to get through this unexpected health event. We want to help him with his rent and work truck payment this month ($1,400) as he ...

Today, we alert you to a single mother of a 12-year-old daughter who also cares for her 2-year-old granddaughter. She has a strong work history and provides for her and the two children working full-time a sa gas station clerk. Two weeks ago, she had a hysterectomy and is out of work for the recovery period of six weeks. She has enough saved to cover her rent and most of her other bills, but needs help with her power bill of $330. We want to help ...

Today, we alert you to a 67-year-old man who needs help getting into a care facility. He has been living with his sister for the past several years, and she has been able to care for him. Last month, he went into the hospital for a procedure to remove fluid from his legs and feet. After the procedure, he was sent to a skilled nursing facility for his recovery. While in the facility, he fell and fractured his spine. He is unable to return home to ...

As you know, most Need Alerts involve sad situations that create hardships. I am happy to share that this one involves good news! We alert you today to a hardworking single woman who has been working as a temp employee for an agency for quite a while. Most recently, she was on a six-month contract with a major insurance carrier. Recently, the contract ended, and the company offered her a full-time position! If you have ever worked as a temp contr ...