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Financial woes due to job loss from medical problems.
GIVE #40 - April 9 2012 Amount $350 - This Give was started with $100 from the Wenatchee Valley HOG and $100 from Tin Lilly
This 50-year old woman has recently had employment troubles due to medical problems. She has always supported herself and her son (now 18) without receiving outside help, but without her insurance through work, her prescriptions alone are threatening to wipe out any savings. She has already gone through her 2012 tax returns just paying her mortgage and taxes. Her son is still trying to find steady work as well. She is pursuing every avenue to reduce her expenses and qualify for help, but the stress of her situation is mounting and impacting her health. She needs a “grab bar,” till she can gets financially stabilized again.
Helping a Single Mother and Her Child Keep Their Home
GIVE #39 - Feb 20 2012 Amount $450 - This Give was started with $200 from the Forrey Family
A hard working Mother who supports herself and her 15-year-old daughter with her weekly job of cleaning the local church and whatever other odd jobs she can find at this time of year is facing losing her apartment. She is behind by $300 and also needs to pay a $150 medical bill. Her daughter will be old enough to work some hours during the cherry harvest this year to help add to the family finances. We are helping the mom look into other work resources to sustain them in the future, so they don’t fall into another “hole”. No child should have to worry about having a home and going to school at the same time. Lets help her.
Local Family With a Terrible Loss
GIVE #38 - Feb 20 2012 Amount $1005 - Give Requested by Community
This give is being started with $100 from the Forrey Family, $100 from The HOG Motorcycle Group, $100 from Chelan Rotary, and $100 Tin Lilly
This weekend one of our local families was hit with a terrible tragedy. We are very sorry for their loss. They lost their father, husband and main bread winner. With 4 children of school age between the 12th and 2nd grade, managing life and finding their footing is going to be a challenge. Finances for any of us are tight from day to day, let alone if you loose the main bread winner of the family. Let’s support this family in their time of need, because that’s the kind of community we are.
Making sure this family has a home
GIVE #37 - Feb 5 2012 Amount $430 - Give Requested by Chelan Valley Hope
This give is being supported with $100 from the Forrey Family
Three generations of this family are living under one small cabin roof, struggling to keep water circulating through freezing pipes with only one small space heater. The family is struggling to make ends meat and are behind in rent. The daughter is in high school and is bound and determined to finish. A high schooler should not have to worry about whether she has a home to come home to at night. $430 will give them a little breathing room for the month of February.
Family of Burn Victim Needs Help with Expenses
GIVE #36 - Jan 30 2012 Amount $600
This give is being supported with $100 from the Wenatchee HOG group,
$100 from Tin Lilly and $100 from Lake Chelan Rotary.
On January 15th, a young high school junior was badly burned when his clothing caught fire as he tried to re-light an outdoor fire. He was rushed to the local hospital and airlifted to Harborview Hospital in Seattle. He is recovering from burns over 60% of his body. So far he has undergone two skin-grafting surgeries and his condition has been upgraded to “serious”. His parents have been at his side at the hospital and though lodging has been provided to them, they are struggling with the high expenses of travel and meals and ancillary medical expenses. They need some financial help while they focus their efforts on encouraging their son in his recovery.
Two local children need our help
GIVE #35 - Dec 21 2011 Amount $700
This give was supported with $100 from the Wenatchee HOG group, $100 from Tin Lilly and $100 from Lake Chelan Rotary
Recent unfortunate events led to a situation where 2 children find themselves without their mother and living with friends. The community has rallied in many ways. The Crisis Center is working with the Children and their immediate care givers to work through several issues, and has asked us to raise $700 to help with one specific need.
Cherry Creek Radio Chistmas Wishes Program
GIVE #34 - Dec 19 2011
KW3 and Cherry Creek Radio for making us part of their annual Christmas Wishes Week.
Each day The radio stations asked listeners to drop off one of the following. Thank you everyone that participated.
Day 1-Protein Bars | Day 2- $10 and $20 gift cards for area grocery stores | Day 3 - Hygiene Kits | Day 4 - Wrapped Toys for Children | Day 5 - NAKED 1000
Help a woman and her child escape a violent home
GIVE #33 - Decv 9 2011 - Amount: $1689
NOTE: This Give was supported with $500 from the Columbia River Hog Group
This is a single Mom with four children ages ranging from 2 to 12. There was an instance of fairly serious abuse to the 12 year old son as he tried to defend his mother who was being attacked by her own sister, who they had been living with. The sister was arrested and taken to jail but this family left that home and moved into a motel room that same night. They had moved from CA to this community in the late summer to be nearer to family, and they brought almost nothing but clothes. Mom has a full time minimum wage job and gradually she has found child care so the older two boys can go to school regularly. She is desperately trying to find a house or apartment in the Chelan area. Paying motel rates has depleted any saved money she had and is now on the edge. The family needs some money and help get started with rent deposit and for some basic cookware etc. Chelan Valley Hope and the Bridges Group would like to see our community support this woman and her family at this delicate stage to help them plant roots in the community and create stability for these children.
Reaching out to a single mother and her family
GIVE #32 - Nov 28 2011
NOTE: This Give was supported with $400 from the Columbia River Hog Group
This is a single Mom with four children ages ranging from 2 to 12. There was an instance of fairly serious abuse to the 12 year old son as he tried to defend his mother who was being attacked by her own sister, who they had been living with. The sister was arrested and taken to jail but this family left that home and moved into a motel room that same night. They had moved from CA to this community in the late summer to be nearer to family, and they brought almost nothing but clothes. Mom has a full time minimum wage job and gradually she has found child care so the older two boys can go to school regularly. She is desperately trying to find a house or apartment in the Chelan area. Paying motel rates has depleted any saved money she had and is now on the edge. The family needs some money and help get started with rent deposit and for some basic cookware etc. Chelan Valley Hope and the Bridges Group would like to see our community support this woman and her family at this delicate stage to help them plant roots in the community and create stability for these children.
Local Farmer in Devastating Accident. Needs Our Support.
GIVE #31 - Nov 9 2011
We often take for granted the hard work and sacrifice that goes into the food that ends up on our dinner table. The life of a farmer is stressful and difficult. Many have problems simply making ends meet, let alone being able to afford the safety net of health insurance. Farming is also one of the most dangerous jobs in America. Debilitating accidents are common, and can be devastating to a farmer and his family.
Tragically, a local Chelan Valley farmer has been the victim of this exact situation. He was crushed by a large farm tractor and is in intensive care at Harbor View Medical Center with multiple injuries including four breaks to his pelvis, a punctured lung, and three broken ribs. He will need multiple expensive surgeries.
Needless to say, the bills and travel expenses will be staggering — especially without health insurance. He and his wife greatly need their community to help in whatever way we can.
Bridging the Gap
GIVE #30 - Nov 7 2011
NOTE: This give was not posted to the web and was supported in Oct with $375 (100%) from the Columbia River Hog Group
This 62 year old woman has had a hard time keeping up with her bills and trying to find an affordable place to live. She has been staying with friends here and there for the past 3 months. She receives Social Security Disability and food stamps and tries to pay her way as she depends on her friends for driving her places and giving her a place on the couch to sleep. She found a little cottage 1 mile from where she is currently staying. It is close to the grocery store and within walking distance of most places in town. The rent is low enough for her to afford and it is mostly furnished. She needs to pay a deposit and 1st month rent ($ 550) to get this place. She has a friend who will loan her the rent money until her check comes. She needs $300 for the deposit and about $75 to get her things from storage and pay gas to have them moved to the cottage. She feels this little house is an answer to her prayers, it she can just get the needed funds to sign a lease.
Keeping a liver transplant patient from becoming homeless
GIVE #29 - Nov 7 2011
NOTE: This give was not posted to the web and was supported in Oct with $400 (100%) from the Columbia River Hog Group
This single man in his 40' he disabled due to a failing liver and he is awaiting a transplant. He made it to the top of the list a year ago but some there was a problem in the paperwork so he had to start the process over. In the meantime he has to stay on a very strict diet and take medication. His small dog is his true friend and comfort and has been listed as a "service dog" by his doctor for emotional support. His sister is his caregiver and she has made sure that all tests and paperwork are in order this time around. The shared rental he was living in suddenly became unavailable to him and the other tenant put his belongings out in the driveway. The sister was able to help him gather his things and find another place to rent that would take his "companion dog" but they did not have enough to pay for the required deposit. They need $400 to pay this deposit. According to the University Hospital, he should be able to be considered for a new liver in the next year, provided he maintain his health and report as needed for check-ups. He cannot afford to be homeless or depart from his routine. The sister is a single mom for two daughters and is a care-giver for two other elderly women so she has no way to have him live with her, though she is doing everything in her power to help him stay on the right track for the liver transplant.
Local Family Loses Everything in a House Fire
GIVE #28 - Sep 29 2011
NOTE: This Give was supported with $250 from the Columbia River Hog Group and $250 from Tin Lilly
A local family that has been in the valley for many years has suffered a house fire that left them with very little in the way of clothing and other simple personal items that we all take for granted. This is a time that we depend on community. Lets help this family of four get back on their feet and moving forward. In the midst of this personal tragedy lets let them know that the community cares.
Mother and Daughter Becoming Homeless as School Year Starts
GIVE #27 - Aug 30 2011
NOTE: This Give was supported with $200 from the Columbia River Hog Group and $200 from Tin Lilly
School is about to start and this mother and daughter are being evicted from their home this afternoon as I write this. This mother of one is trying to give her daughter a stable environment to grow up in, but as is many times the case, domestic violence victims often find themselves emotionally and financially devastated when the violence ends. She is now divorced and on her own with her daughter but has had to endure some some health problems that have interfered with being able maintain steady employment.
The Domestic Violence Center in Wenatchee has requested help to get here into a new place. If we raise a little she will also save a little and we'll get her and her daughter into a new place. We may not be able to solve all the issues that come with emerging from a domestic violence situation, but we can at least help give this family a hand up in a time of need.
Helping Chelan Valley Hope supply emergency housing
GIVE #26 - July 20 2011
NOTE: This Give was supported with $400 from the Columbia River Hog Group and $200 from Tin Lilly
Emergency housing is a big problem in the town of Chelan. In the wintertime there are generous hotel owners who will put up screened individuals or families for an extremely reduced rate. In the summer, it is much more difficult to find shelter because the hotels are full. This is a big concern for Chelan Valley Hope and a point of discussion at every board meeting. We helped them to provide 20 nights of emergency housing by raising $800. CVH now has a surplus of designated money to help keep families from living on the streets this summer.
Helping a mother bridge the gap and continue online schooling
GIVE #25 - June 23 2011
NOTE: This Give was supported with $250 from the Columbia River Hog Group
This blended family has three teenagers, still in school. Mom applied for and received a grant for a 2-year, online business school. She has completed her first semester and is in the second. Currently, she works for minimum wage and her husband has a steady, but low-paying job. They were expecting a sizable tax refund this year to help them catch up on bills and get a newer car. They exchanged their old car for 4 months rent and now have to take the bus. Due to a mistaken child support claim filed in another state by her ex-husband who does NOT have custody of their two kids, her tax refund was withheld. She has sought help from legal aid services in Wenatchee, but they are unable to help her until she can file a complaint in person in the state where the claim was filed. Besides transportation costs being prohibitive, it also carries a fee of $250. To keep up with her studies she had to have her computer repaired and upgrade her internet services which caused her to fall behind with her electric and phone bills. She needs $485 right now, and as soon her she gets the child support issue straightened out and they get their tax refund, all will be well. Let's help them get through this challenging time.
Keeping a single mother and children in their home
GIVE #24 - June 23 2011
A single mother of three has been doing all she can to make ends meet, but due to unexpected events, has gotten behind in rent and utilities. Her adult daughter, who has a toddler and is due to have a second baby, has managed to leave an abusive relationship but has had to move back home. She has been contributing to the rent until this last month when she was no longer able to work. Her other adult child is living at home and has not had a steady job, although he is actively looking. She also has a teenager who has been finding odd jobs to help pay the bills. Their landlady commented on how hard they are all trying to make ends meet and work together to help each other. $650 will go a long way to getting them caught up.
Family tries to weather an unfortunate separation from their father
GIVE #23 - June18, 2011
This is a family of 5; the newest member is a three week old daughter who has just arrived to join her sisters, age 4 and 6. Their mother is struggling to fill both parental roles as their father had to return to Mexico and start his citizenship paperwork all over again because of a missing form. He has been separated from the rest of the family for several months. Mom worked full time till the day before she had her baby. She plans to go back to work in 6 to 8 weeks. In the meantime, she doesn't have much in savings to pay the bills and she got a shut-off notice for her electricity. She also was not able to pay her May rent of $475. She will qualify for temporary DSHS assistance for June and July until she can return to work, but they will not provide any retroactive assistance for May. This family has lived and worked in our community for 10 years, and they are hoping that the father can get back before Christmas this year. They need $585 to get caught up on their rent and utilities.
Medical problems cause a devastating snowball effect
GIVE #22 - June 13 2011
Once vital and active, this woman has worked in health care in the past. But due to a disabling back condition and brittle diabetes, she now has to rely on disability payments ($197 per month). She was approved for subsidized housing and recently received word that she had reached the top of the list for a 1-bedroom apartment. Without a full explanation, she was denied and lost her "place" in line. She sought legal aid to appeal this determination, but this will take some time. She had to sell her car and still she can't afford to pay for full rent so she is "couch surfing," depending on the kindness of friends. This has made her medical conditions much worse. She needs to purchase minutes for her phone to stay in contact with her doctors and the legal aid worker. She also needs temporary housing and bus tokens to get to appointments. She is very good about following through on all these frustrating paperwork requirements, but does need financial assistance until she can get into subsidized housing. $400 raised
Funeral expenses and more mouths to feed.
GIVE #21 - May 27 2011
This family of five lives in a tiny apartment with only one bedroom. Recently the mother's father passed away in another state. Her two disabled brothers who had been living with the father returned with her to the tiny apartment. She is in the process of helping them get their disability paperwork transferred to Washington and then she will try to help them find a nearby apartment to live in. With the funeral expenses and travel she was not able to pay all of her rent for May and they desperately need to get additional beds. Her husband has just started back to work and their teenaged son will be working when school gets out. They needed $300 to finish paying their May rent and purchase beds.
Manson high School Supports Jenny Montes and Her Wonderful Family
GIVE #20 - May 2011
Jenny Montes was a beautiful, smart and very spunky Manson girl who was diagnosed with Leukemia at the beginning of her sixth grade year. Jenny was blessed with a family that adored her! The family of Jenny Montes, an incredible group of people, have a special place in this community. Christian, Erica, Constantino Jr., Olga & Constantino were heartbroken at the news but ready to fight.
As her friends, teachers & family rallied around her, Jenny received treatment in the hopes for a cure at Children's Hospital in Seattle, WA. Jenny started to show positive signs to the treatment and was moved to the Ronald McDonald House.
She was able to return home for the summer and continue her treatment in Wenatchee, WA. As the 2010 school year rolled around, her 7th grade year looked very hopeful. Jenny even got to participate in a whole season of volleyball and was on the Honor Roll with her near perfect grades.
Along with her 7th grade classmates, Jenny helped raise money in the Spring of 2010, following the earthquake hitting in Haiti. They chose a young Haitian girl to sponsor. It was Jenny's hope to offer this girl, the same hope her community had offered her; a chance at a better life.
The monitoring of Jenny's health continued, but didn't seem to deter Jenny's enthusiasm for life. Doctors were concerned about her, and although she fought to start her 8th grade year, Jenny had to return to Children's Hospital. Her Leukemia had progressed. The Montes family supported every possible option to ensure the best medical treatment. After putting up a good fight, many trips across the state and hours spent in the best medical care facility, the Montes Family and this community lost someone very special.
Jenny Montes passed away February 28, 2011. The family hosted a beautiful ceremony in which we grieved the lost of a friend, student, niece, cousin, sister and daughter. Thanks to the kids and families at Manson High School for supporting Jenny and raising over $1600
Hardworking parents need help to pay their power bill and keep their kids in school.
GIVE #19 - May 13 2011
For a proud family that has always been able to make it on their own, asking for help is one of the hardest things they will ever do. But with children involved, these parents knew they had to swallow their pride. Two years ago there was a health crisis that caused a huge medical bill that they are still faithfully paying off. Dad had been out of work until very recently, and mom had been taking odd jobs all winter to help them make ends meet, but it just hadn't been enough. They are raising two responsible kids who are excellent students, but due to the snowballing that often occurs when there is a crisis, their oldest child was unable to pay her college tuition for that quarter. The final straw and motivation for seeking help was a power shut-off notice. $550 helped get this family back on their feet so their children could continue to focus on their education and they could continue to pay off their medical bill.
Hope after a long and difficult winter.
GIVE #18 - Apr 23 2011
This family has struggled through the winter trying to make ends meet. The husband has worked all the hours he could get in the orchard. The landlord reduced the rent and has allowed them to work off some of the rent by doing maintenance jobs on the property. Still they had fallen three months behind and were facing eviction. They do not receive any public assistance and have always been able to provide for themselves. They have a 15 year old son in high school and an 18 year old son living at home who had two part-time job possibilities at the time of the Give. A grown daughter drops off any extra items and food when she can. Just at the end of March the husband was called back to work so they could see the light at the end of the tunnel. In order to keep their home, they had to come up with $800 by mid-April. Salvation Army offered to help with $300 if we could raise $500 for them, which we did. They could pay off the remaining back rent with their April earnings by May 1st. The wife will be working the cherry harvest and they are confident they can keep up with the rent from May on.
Cancer survivor needs our help to stay in her home.
GIVE #17 - Apr 11 2011
A middle-aged woman with a long history of volunteerism and helping others had experienced a series of setbacks; each setback alone would be enough to throw most families into a tailspin. Due to the economy, she was laid off from a good-paying job on the coast and decided to move back to the Chelan area, where she grew up. Since moving here, she had not been able to find a full-time job and her unemployment had run out. Add to that a successful battle with Cancer and news from her doctor that she must have a hysterectomy as soon as possible. Due to a mountain of medical bills and her difficulty finding stable work she was several months behind in her rent and had received an eviction notice. This felt like the last straw. She had qualified for medical insurance to cover her surgery and Chelan Valley Hope negotiated with her landlord to reduce the amount owed in order to keep her in her home. $1200 went a long way toward getting her caught up so she could focus on getting well and returning to the job hunt.
Sometimes life simply delivers too many blows to weather alone.
GIVE #16 - Mar 18 2011
Sometimes life simply delivers too many blows to weather alone. This woman has been working part time despite severe health complications. At the end of this month, she will finally receive the surgery she so desperately needs, but will be unable to work for some time as she recovers. Her application for Disability is in the works, but moving slowly. Her husband was recently laid off from his job. This couple has not asked for any assistance in the past, but with shut-off notices piling up in their mailbox and no financial boon in sight, they desperately needed the support of their community. You gave $450 to help them through their recovery period as they work to return to the workforce.
Single mother of two needs help to feed her family and get caught up.
GIVE #15 Mar 12 2011
A single mother of two boys is struggling to hold on to her minimum wage job. She used to make a significantly higher wage until the company she worked for closed down. Her oldest son has a part-time job and contributes to the rent. The youngest son is still in school. They barely have enough money to cover the bills in the midst of winter and she had gotten behind trying to keep their one vehicle in working condition. For weeks after the bills have been paid and while waiting for the next paycheck, they lived on a diet of Top Ramen alone. Chelan Valley Hope was trying to make it possible for them to get food from the food bank. All members of the family were at work or at school during Food Bank opperating hours and no one was available to pick up the food. Just $300 helped them get caught up.
Bus Tickets Needed to Prevent 2 Young Mothers and 5 Children from Becoming Homeless in a Foreign Country
GIVE #14 - Mar 9 2011
Two working members of our orchard community were recently deported. Issues of immigration and citizenship are complex and can often be a point of political contention in this small farming town. We hoped that we could put these complications aside and extend a hand to the wives and children of these men. Non-English speaking and new to the US, these two mothers have 5 young children between them. With no warning, they have not only lost the support and wages of their partners, but also their rights to remain living in orchard-owned housing. These moms were struggling to scrape together enough money to purchase simple luggage and bus tickets back to Mexico. With $550 you helped to reunite these families and keep 5 young children from homelessness in a foreign country.
Responsible Dad in Crisis Needs Help to Spend Time with His Little Girl
GIVE #13 - Mar 3 2011
Even in the best of circumstances divorce is a painful and confusing process. Chelan Valley Hope had been working with a family going through a messy, vindictive divorce with one little six year old girl caught in the middle. All of Dad's income was going toward child support, leaving him with nothing. He does construction work, so it has been difficult to keep steady work in the present economy. Mom had physical custody of their little girl and had been trying to prevent Dad from seeing her in order to get higher child support. Because of some behavioral problems on Mom's part, CPS was reviewing whether to change custody to Dad. He had been granted more frequent and sustained visitation but did not have a place to have her visit him. With your help, Chelan Valley Hope provided two days of emergency housing in a motel and some vouchers for meals so they could spend some time together. Chelan Valley Hope did a thorough screening and says that you would be amazed to know what he has gone through legally in order to see his daughter. $300 was enough to provide emergency housing and food vouchers for two weekend visits that made such a difference for this broken family.
Elderly Man Needs a Warm Place to Sleep
GIVE #12 - Feb 27 2011
Chelan Valley Hope received a call for help from a local motel. An elderly man had checked in several days earlier and had engaged in several friendly conversations with the motel clerk. As he proceeded to check out, it became clear that he had nowhere else to go, but was out of money to stay. He confessed that he was planning to drive up into the hills to camp in his van. With temperatures dropping dangerously low this week, the clerk insisted he stay and paid out of her own pocket to keep him in a room. This man is a proud and independent person and it has been difficult for him to accept this act of charity, but the realization that a night in his car could realistically kill him had a humbling effect. The motel reduced their rates to partner with Give Naked's contributions to provide him with a place to stay. You contributed $200 to keep this kind soul warm and protected until the severe weather passes.
Mother Needed Help with Emergency Food and Housing
GIVE #11 - Feb 26 2011
A young woman contacted Chelan Valley Hope seeking emergency housing and food assistance. It had been a year of growth and loss for this new mom. She was without a home, and subsequently had lost custody of her baby. In search of low-cost housing and employment, she holds out hope that she will be able to regain her parental rights. She had been staying in a local hotel so that she could be close to her child. You raised $350, helping to create the potential for a lifelong and positive parental relationship that hangs in the balance.
Young Mother Needed Her Communities Help
GIVE #10 - Feb 17 2011 - only took 2 hours for this one ;)
This young woman became pregnant over 2 years ago, many underestimated her determination. Kicked out of her mother's home, she and the father moved into an almost unlivable space, made vulnerable to the cold by a broken door. Despite their best efforts, their newborn became ill after facing this cold draft, necessitating a move into an office-sized, but safe-for-baby picker's cabin. Since that time, mom has navigated mountains of paperwork, managing to receive state childcare assistance in order to remain in good standing in school. Dad has steady, but mostly seasonal, employment and is doing his best to support the trio. Despite having no running water and very few belongings, home visits have revealed a pristine and organized living environment, the primary focus being baby.
Over the last few months, a hiccup in DSHS coverage left this family over $300 in debt after paying out of pocket for their childcare expenses. If they are not able to pay for babycare, For $450, we were able to offer the support they need to continue thriving under the most difficult circumstances.
Mother of Four Stands up to Abuse and Takes on the Challenges of Being the Sole Provider
GIVE #9 - Feb 17 2011
YOU DID THIS - This young mother recently became a single parent after being seriously beaten by her children's father while he was under the influence of drugs. The injuries were so severe, she almost lost her unborn child. Fortunately the abuser was arrested, and she decided that it was time for a new life without the violence. Shortly after she made the break, she found out the bills had not been being paid. He was using the money for his drugs. Out of the gate, she was behind on the rent and electricity, and the phone was disconnected shortly after that. -
She continued to work as a housekeeper at a local motel, providing for her children right up to her delivery date. Scared and alone, she has one thought that keeps her pushing forward "My Children". It was her commitment to her children that forced her to seek help from the Chelan Douglas Domestic and Sexual Violence Center. If we know anything about escaping the cycle of violence, we know it's extremely hard to cut the emotional and financial ties from the abuser. She has made that leap. The GiveNaked community was there for her.
In her words, "It has been a very tough road, but the one thing I am thankful for is that my children and I can now live without the fear." - $750 Raised
Young couple come home to broken furnace and broken pipes
GIVE #8 - Feb 6 2011
YOU DID THIS - This give was focused on a young couple doing everything they can to provide for themselves and shield themselves from the elements. The two share a cramped travel trailer and returned home from brief holiday travel to find that their furnace had shorted. Fortunately, there was no fire but their pipes had frozen to bursting, causing significant water damage. The pair had no heat or running water, and they were traveling to a neighbor's home to use the bathroom and wash their dishes. Chelan Valley Hope located a volunteer willing to put in the labor to fix these issues if we could raise funds for parts. $250 replaced the ruptured pipe and furnace.
Six families facing immediate risk of power shut-off
GIVE #7 - Feb 2 2011
YOU DID THIS - In celebration of a wonderful week of successful collaboration and fundraising, we did something a little different this time around. We were made aware of a total of six families in our community facing immediate risk of having their power shut-off. With $600, you kept every one of these families warm and protected. Every child deserves light, hot food, and a warm bed this winter.
Single mother and young son need heat and transportation
GIVE #6 - Jan 27 2011
YOU DID THIS - When this young mom became pregnant at 16, she was forced to drop out of high school in order to support and care for her son. Four years later, despite medical issues and single parenthood, she is working to earn her diploma and to begin building a better life for her tiny family. The autumn was optimistic, but the past few months have not been kind. The family's only car broke down. The utilities bills are past-due. A painful dental issue and ongoing medical problems were going untreated. Perhaps worst of all, this family's only source of heat was a wall heater that was wired unsafely into the electrical box. Mom and son often slept huddled against the cold, afraid that a fire would start if they left the heat on overnight. Chelan Valley Hope and this young woman's teachers worked with her to create a budget, obtain health care, and have also located a mechanic who donated his labor. You supplied the parts, paid for the electrician, and helped pay her dental and medical bills so that she and her son could receive treatment with your group donation of $425.
Family of five with chronic medical issues and recent lay-off get to stay in their home
GIVE #5 - Jan 21 2011
YOU DID THIS - A hardworking father found himself laid off from his seasonal job when it became too cold to prune. He, his wife, and two sons had been looking for work and taking every odd job they could find to pay their bills. Their landlord says they are very good tenants, but they could not afford the loss of rental income. To make matter worse, the youngest child, a three year old girl, has chronic allergies and asthma, requiring costly medical attention. Together we were able to give them $450 to help them keep their home during this tumultuous time.
Single mother escaped a nightmare
GIVE #4 - Jan 15 2011
YOU DID THIS - A working mother lived in the nightmare of a long term abusive relationship with the father of her children. During that time, she was physically and emotionally abused. Many times the abuse also resulted in sexual abuse, requiring medical attention at the emergency room on several occasions. The tipping point was reached when she found out that her husband had been sexually assaulting their young daughter. Though she was frightened, she reported the father to the authorities. The father went into hiding and has yet to be found. Together we were able to give her $1000 to help keep her in her home and let her know her community cares.
Working mother of a developmentally disabled baby needed help to bridge the financial gap
GIVE #3 - Jan 15 2011
YOU DID THIS - Taking care of a baby as a single parent is never easy, but because her child is severely developmentally disabled, this single mom faces even more challenges. She chooses employment that allows her to work around the schedule of her special needs child, which means that it's always difficult to make ends meet. Together we were able to raise $500 to help her bridge the financial gap.
Help for a Single Mother of two Avoid Homelessness
GIVE #2 - Dec 15 2010
YOU DID THIS - A hard working single mother of two had found herself laid off from her job and unable to meet the basic needs of rent and utilities. The family was on the verge of becoming homeless at the start of the holiday season. She was doing what she could to provide and foster stable atmosphere for her children, but she was quickly running out of options. Chelan Valley Hope has been working with her to help create solutions and have asked us to help. You raised $900, which gave her the breathing room she needs to help get past this discouraging time in the family's life. You made a difference! Thank You.
First Naked Give of All
GIVE #1 - Dec 2 2010
YOU DID THIS - This was the very first give of the project. We originally raised $69 between us the first night we discussed the project. Over the next 3 days people from the community started handing us money to add to the pot. All told we raised roughly $250 which went directly to keep the power and water on in the home of a local family that had a "shut-off" notice for their power for the next day and one shut-off pending for the water. The money couldn't have come at a better time. Thank you so much.
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