Former Provider Needs Help

[atxdream]

Hey Ladies and Gents,

I just found out that one of our former providers is in dire straights. She lost her job a week before Thanksgiving and so her and her 3 children did NOT have a Thanksgiving dinner. She lost both her parents right after her 1st child was born and the father of her children passed away about a year ago. She is the sole provider for her 3 children (11 year old girl, 9 year old boy, and 7 year old boy). My normal charity I give to during the holidays will be put on hold this year and I'll be giving my donations to her family so they can stay in their house at least through Christmas. She doesn't qualify for unemployment because of the way her job was structured and she has NO family. If anyone would like to donate items for the kids or gift cards (Walmart is best), I'll be in town until Wednesday and can pick them up. After Wednesday, I can make arrangements for them to get to her.
I visited with her and watched the kids while she went job hunting (not easy to do the day after Thanksgiving). She is a great girl and does not know I'm asking the board for help, but I know she will really appreciate any help from the gents in the area.

Kisses,

Julz

[Doglegg]

ATX, I am in. Its going to take away my planned doubles session, but oh well. I've been waiting a few years, I can wait another.

Tell me how, when, where. It does not matter who, I trust you.

PM me,

Dogg

[Sonya Playmate]

Originally Posted by atxdream

Hey Ladies and Gents,

I just found out that one of our former providers is in dire straights. She lost her job a week before Thanksgiving and so her and her 3 children did NOT have a Thanksgiving dinner. She lost both her parents right after her 1st child was born and the father of her children passed away about a year ago. She is the sole provider for her 3 children (11 year old girl, 9 year old boy, and 7 year old boy). My normal charity I give to during the holidays will be put on hold this year and I'll be giving my donations to her family so they can stay in their house at least through Christmas. She doesn't qualify for unemployment because of the way her job was structured and she has NO family. If anyone would like to donate items for the kids or gift cards (Walmart is best), I'll be in town until Wednesday and can pick them up. After Wednesday, I can make arrangements for them to get to her.
I visited with her and watched the kids while she went job hunting (not easy to do the day after Thanksgiving). She is a great girl and does not know I'm asking the board for help, but I know she will really appreciate any help from the gents in the area.

Kisses,

Julz

Juiz, Sorry to hear what happened. Also I would put this in the PR.

[rex-man]

I will help baby girl just send me a text.

[atxdream]

Originally Posted by Doglegg

ATX, I am in. Its going to take away my planned doubles session, but oh well. I've been waiting a few years, I can wait another.
Tell me how, when, where. It does not matter who, I trust you.
PM me,
Dogg

Thank you! Will pm you!

Originally Posted by Sonya Playmate

Juiz, Sorry to hear what happened. Also I would put this in the PR.

I'll def put in there. Thank you for the pm You are amazing.

Originally Posted by rex-man

I will help baby girl just send me a text.

Sounds great!

[Sweet N Little]

I will get a green dot reload card and pm you the # code, I can't even begin to imagine what its like not having family or a father for my children. Your friend is lucky to have you

[Ms. Milani]

There is a local toy swap on FB. She can get free toys for her kids. I can send you the link to it. I can help with some food on the 9th. I wish I could help more but I'm struggling too. Sending good Karma to her.

[atxdream]

Originally Posted by Sweet N Little

I will get a green dot reload card and pm you the # code, I can't even begin to imagine what its like not having family or a father for my children. Your friend is lucky to have you

Thank you so much!

Originally Posted by Malaya

There is a local toy swap on FB. She can get free toys for her kids. I can send you the link to it. I can help with some food on the 9th. I wish I could help more but I'm struggling too. Sending good Karma to her.

You rock girl!!! Thank you for the pm.

[FunWithAjax]

Hey sweets... .sending you a msg

[atxdream]

Ok, so after some feedback, I've had her give me some input on appropriate toys and created a Target list. I made arrangements to have a tree brought to her house and since she already has decorations, the kids will get to decorate the tree. Now I want to make sure there's lots of toys under it for them on Xmas day. She was in absolute tears that board members are willing to help.
Items can be purchased directly from the list online and sent to her address on file with Target. Here is the link to the list: http://www.target.com/ot/list/B7sDxkIB3i-RsReTsd4Lmw I also added a few things to the list that I know she noticed around the house and confirmed she did not have or the items... like her vacuum, are broken.

You can also buy target gift cards and have them sent to her through the link above. She has a target near her that sells groceries.
For green dot cards, visa gift cards, etc. You can pm me the info or I can send you her email address and you can send it to her directly. She does have a paypal account and debit card where $ can be sent and she can load it directly onto her debit card to pay bills. Thank you soooo much for everyone's offer to help!!!

[Mokoa]

Now this is the SA community I know and love!

Here's to all of you!

[Guest010619]

A community w benefits.

[Sonya Playmate]

Originally Posted by atxdream

I'll def put in there. Thank you for the pm You are amazing.

Your welcome, atxdream!