Our inspiration today comes from a young woman who, after her mother's admittance to a mental health institute, instantly became the legal guardian for her three younger siblings. This transition forced her to prioritize their well-being, which she has done with joy, even though settling them into her home has used up much of her savings. However, in early December, she lost her job. She worked diligently for the few weeks following her job loss ...
We are working today with a local church partner that has been ministering to Native American reservations in their area for many years. As you may or may not know, the conditions on these reservations can be poor. High unemployment rates, coupled with higher-than-average substance abuse, create many needs in these communities. However, the communities are tight-knit and rely on one another daily. We have learned that a working single mom who ...
We alert you today to an amputee who needs a motorized chair. He is a 46-year-old single man and was recently forced to have his leg amputated due to complications stemming from other health issues. He needs a motorized chair and has identified one for $600 that will meet his needs. He does not have the funds to pay for the chair as he has been out of work during the amputation process. We want to help him get the chair he needs as he begins to r ...
Happy New Year! We are alerting you today to a single mother of four (5, 9, 18, 19) who needs help. She is a hard worker and has a solid track record of providing for herself and her four children. At the end of last year, she was involved in a car accident that forced her to purchase a new car. She must have reliable transportation as she takes her 5-year-old daughter on a 3-hour commute for cancer treatment weekly. She did not have a car payme ...
We alert you today, possibly for the final time this year, to a husband and father who was forced out of work in October. He has a strong work history and a track record of providing for his family, and he also volunteers at his local church on weekends. Earlier this year, he began suffering from a severe burning sensation while standing and sitting. In October, the issue became unbearable, and he made an appointment with his doctor. The doctor d ...
We alert you today to a couple in need after a very trying year. They have been married for 22 years and have two adult children who are out of the home and doing well. The wife works for a major grocery store chain, and the husband works in the trades. They have a strong work history and a track record of providing for themselves and their children. In April, the wife became ill. Doctors diagnosed her with a viral infection. She did recover some ...
