Need 19.68 – Single Mother Of Two Forced From Her Home

We alert you to a single mother of two boys that is in a housing crisis. Several years ago, she lost her children to the state due to her substance abuse. She has been sober for over two years now and for the past year, has been renting a section of a man's home. There she lives with her two boys (6,5). The boys play in the local baseball league, and she maintains a full-time job working in the office of a construction company. A few weeks ago, h ...

Need 19.67 – Man Suffering From Stage Four Esophageal Cancer

We alert you today to a man that is suffering from stage four esophageal cancer. He is a vital part of a sober living community and spent much of the past few years sharing the gospel in his community. He recently underwent surgery for cancer and lost his ability to speak. Although he remains very active, losing his ability to speak has been devastating to his work. He needs an Electrlaynx that cost $600 to talk again, and he does not have the mo ...

Need 19.66 – Senior Citizen Couple Needs A Bed

We alert you, for the last time this week, to a senior citizen couple that needs a bed. The 70-year-old husband has had several health issues, including quadruple bi-pass heart surgery and a ruptured colon. These health issues have left him unable to work and living only on a small social security check. The 68-year-old wife lost her job after seventeen years of service and has failed to secure new employment. They lost their home to foreclosure ...

Need 19.65 – Single Mother Out Of Work For Two Months

In the ten years that I have run One Need, I can not remember a more busy week than this week. On the one hand, it is incredible for us all to be used by God to help those in need. On the other hand, it comes with a certain amount of pressure on the group and the system. This week we have two more needs to alert. This one and one tomorrow. I pray that we will all band together and finish this week out strong. We alert you today to a single mot ...

Need 19.64 – Single Woman Hospitalized

We alert you today to a single woman that is homeless due, in part, to several hospitalizations. She was evicted from her apartment along with her 14-year -old son, twenty-year-old daughter, and her daughter (the woman's granddaughter). All of them are relying on her, and she has lost control of her finances while dealing with her health issues, and they are now living in her car. She is back working full-time and will receive her first paycheck ...

Need 19.63 – 58-Year-Old Recent Amputee In Need

We alert you today to a 58-year-old recent amputee that needs help. She is a professional that is required to travel 50% for her employment. She had her leg amputated below the knee on August 2nd and is getting her prosthetic in approximately two weeks. She does have some short-term disability benefits, but they are not enough for her to make ends meet. She is hoping to be back at work in November. Once she is back to work, she will be ok financi ...