Help Us Overcome Multiple Crises
To the kind-hearted friends we haven’t met,
We find ourselves in some challenging situations that have depleted our savings and left us in urgent need of support. We are reaching out to you to share our story and seek your help during these unexpected crises.
Wham & Bam!! This Is Our Story
Over the past several months, we have faced a series of unforeseen events that have significantly impacted our financial stability. This all seems like a bad dream that we haven’t yet woke up from.
- Unemployment Due to Medical Surgeries: One of us underwent major medical surgeries that required an extended recovery period. This not only led to a loss of income during the recovery but also resulted in additional costs that were not fully covered by insurance. The stress of managing health issues while worrying about finances has been overwhelming.
- Caring for an Elderly Parent: Adding to that, an elderly parent was placed into our care after being discharged from a long hospital stay of their own when insurance wouldn’t cover a rehabilitation facility. While we are grateful that the grandparent of the house is safe and has a medical plan in place, this transition has added considerable costs to our monthly bills, including increased utility expenses (Whew!!), groceries, and travel costs to/from out of county specialty care, and all during a time when we just took on a mortgage for the first time.
- Vehicle Breakdowns: To compound our difficulties, both of our vehicles broke down unexpectedly within weeks of each other. We’ve managed enough repairs to drive one vehicle around locally. That at least lets us get our kids to school and back (school bus is not an option for 2 of our kids who attend in a different district), but there’s no way we can afford the $$$ to make the other vehicle operational again. The repairs needed are in the thousands (which honestly is more than the car is worth now), and without reliable transportation, it has become increasingly difficult for us to manage daily responsibilities or attend some of our family’s medical appointments. Considering the situation, we’re not in a financial position to take on another monthly payment that a new vehicle or vehicles would require even though that’s probably the easiest solution.
Why We Need Your Help
These combined challenges have created a financial storm that we can’t manage alone. Our savings have been exhausted, and we’re doing everything we can to prioritize our new mortgage. We are now facing the possibility of falling behind on essential bills if we do not receive assistance soon such as utilities, property taxes, and credit card payments that we have used to cover our needs before reaching out for help. I know we have always told people who we’ve helped that there’s no need to be embarrassed to ask because everyone needs somebody sometime. I think we’ve done everything we can. Our time to need somebody is now.
Every contribution will make a huge difference in helping us regain stability during this difficult time so that we can get back on track and have what our family needs to keep going. We understand that times are tough for many people right now. We don’t want to take away from anybody who is also in need. Any amount you can contribute would be immensely appreciated!!
How You Can Help
If you are able to help us move past this set of unfortunate circumstances, THANK YOU won’t even begin to express our gratitude for helping us move past this crazy time!!
- Donate: Every amount helps!
- Share: Please share this campaign with people you know– spreading the word is just as valuable as financial generosity.
- Support: If you have any advice or resources that could assist us during this time, we welcome your input.
Thank you for taking the time to read our story and considering helping us get through this challenging moment. Your kindness means the world to us!!
With gratitude,
The Woodson Family & Grandpa