There are a number of things that cause financial stress among families; a job loss, an accident or illness to name a few. Recently, a family in a rural area somewhere south of the Platte River, east of the Colorado border, west of the Iowa and Missouri borders and north of the Kansas border contacted us for help. One of the family members recently was diagnosed with cancer which started a round of treatments and check-ups to a clinic quite a distance from their home. This caused considerable stress from a budgetary standpoint causing them to ask for help.
Because of our generous donors we were able to help. We provided gas vouchers, gift cards to a local store for needed items, other gift cards which can be used for groceries and others to a restaurant – all which will free up funds from which can be used to pay for other needed items.
One of our favorite programs is our St. Christopher Car Donation Program. Unfortunately, the number of requests exceeds the number of cars donated. Like other agencies that accept vehicles, some are sold and the profits used to pay for rent, utilities, grants for counseling etc, others are put into our fleet, but still others are given to needy individuals and families. In this case, the father of the family became quite concerned because of the condition of their car and its high mileage, for the last thing they need is a breakdown while traveling to the doctor’s office. Just two days before typing these words, someone donated a beautiful, four-door sedan that we will be giving to them.
Needless to say, they are quite grateful for the help and car. Before hanging up I asked and was given permission to write about this in Seedlings. I am happy they agreed, for it inspires others to be generous so we can continue helping families like theirs.
Not only are they grateful to us, we are grateful to our donors who make what we do possible. Please spread the word that we are in need of prayers, items from homes and farms not needed, including cars and trucks, and cash donations so we can assist people and families that come to us in crisis. Please know that we will keep you, your families and intentions in our daily prayers.
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