CASE 89
Ms. S, 62, has given of her wonderful singing talent all her life at church and elsewhere, but a recent run of undeserved bad fortune has her singing the blues. When her rented house went into foreclosure, she was evicted; she went to live with a woman she thought was a friend — but the "friend" stole everything but the clothes Ms. S was wearing and some musical equipment. For a while, she lived in a state park and slept at rest stops. Ms. S is on a limited fixed income, and although a local food pantry has helped her to stay fed, she needs help to pay for clothing, food, furniture and medical treatment. Your gift could help her life hit a high note.
CASE 90
A serious thyroid condition, blindness in one eye and serious vision problems in the other eye have left Mr. M, 49, in dire straits. His wife died in a tragic accident years ago, leaving Mr. M as a single dad of a 12-year-old girl. With income of just $674 and rent of $550, they are struggling to get by. Mr. M has a $200 gas bill and a $300 electric bill with a disconnection notice. They could use help in the form of food, clothing, shoes, coats, household items, bedding and towels. And Mr. M's daughter, who sleeps in a sleeping bag, could use a bed.
Profiles by Sarah Bryan Miller and Jean Buchanan of the Post-Dispatch.
