Need 22.54 – 64-Year-Old Blind Man Needs Help

We alert you today to a 64-year-old man who has been dealing with limited vision for a decade. What little eyesight he was accustomed to has faded away completely due to diabetic retinopathy and uveitis. He is also dealing with bladder cancer, Parkinson’s, and various pulmonary and cardiac issues. He lives on disability with very little family support. This man is in serious need of mental health support. Anxiety and depression are consuming ...

Need 22.53 – Elderly Man Needs Oxygen Tank

We alert you today to an older man who needs an oxygen tank. He can no longer work, and he lives on a very limited income. He has dealt with several health issues over the last year, including recent heart surgery. Last week, he fell and fractured his back. His doctor has restricted him to two months of bed rest, but likely much longer. He also needs oxygen support at all times. The rental fee for the oxygen machine is expensive: his portion cost ...

Need 22.52 – Single Mother With Car Trouble

We alert you to a single mother whose car broke down two weeks ago. She has a strong history of working full-time and providing for her son. She does not have any family to support her, and the lack of transportation is threatening her employment and housing security. She has worked for the same company for three years. Her job site moves at least weekly, and many times, daily. The lack of a consistent job site makes it very difficult for her to ...

Need 22.51 – Mother of Three Fleeing Domestic Violence

We alert you today to a mother of three (14,13,9) who we started working with this summer after she fled from a brutal domestic violence situation. The incident happened in July when the father of her children severely beat her. He was arrested and put in jail, but they could not hold him for more than a week. The responding officers were concerned about what would happen when he was released. They advised her to leave the area and go into hiding ...

Need 22.50 – Single Mother Abused and Abandoned by Father of Her Child

We alert you today to a single mother and her four-year-old son who are in crisis. She just graduated from college earlier this year. In March, they moved several states away from home along with the child’s father. A few weeks after moving, the father became verbally abusive towards her. The abuse became more frequent and escalated to physical abuse on July 4th. He abandoned the mother and child, drained their joint bank accounts, and stole her ...

LCN 22.2 – Family In Ministry Suffers Car Engine Failure And Unexpected Medical Costs

A family with a spouse who recently transitioned from a job in healthcare to a position in ministry has experienced several setbacks. The husband’s father was recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. The family has rallied around him through the ups and downs of his chemotherapy and hormone treatments. Just recently, one of their vehicles overheated and suffered complete engine failure. The car was unrepairable. The family needs a larger, more ...