Updates
Marie is moving to a safer home! Oct 1, 2014
Valerie, Marie's validator from Starfish Family Services, sent us an update from Marie.
She says, "Marie's current house suffered damages from a recent summer storm that caused her roof to partially cave in. Due to the fact that she is a renter, she has decided to move. Since she cannot use the funds for the wheelchair ramp, she requested to use the funds as a deposit on a safer, better house. Though she would still love to have a wheelchair ramp, she is going to look for a house that is more easily accessible by a wheelchair. However, at the moment, finding a safe and adequate place to live takes priority over the ramp. She thanks everyone for their generous response and wants you all to know that she was overwhelmed. Thank you!"
Overview
I am an older, retired mother to an adopted 14 year old son with special needs. He has cerebral palsy, suffers from seizures, and is blind. Despite his challenges, he is a joy to have in my life.
My goals are to be able to go back to volunteering at a non-profit where grandparents provide their support in pre-school classrooms. I love doing this work, and it also provides me with a small stipend that comes in handy since I'm on a fixed income. I normally volunteer/work 20 hours a week, four days a week. I had to stop volunteering a few months ago when I fell and injured my ankle trying to get my 14 year old son in his wheelchair down the steps of our house. The injury is almost healed, but I know that if I keep trying to navigate the wheelchair with the weight of my son down the stairs, I am at risk of falling again. I am not a big woman, plus I suffer from lupus and a bad back.
I need a wheelchair ramp installed off my front porch. I have been referred to a licensed carpenter who is willing to do the work at a reduced cost.
Meeting this need will help me because I will once again be able to resume my volunteer work and will also be able to get my son to doctor appointments without risk of injury.
Need funded!
Thank you for helping Marie fund this need.
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This need has been validated by Kyle from Benevolent
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Validated by Kyle from Benevolent (What does this mean?)
Each need is validated by a nonprofit that knows the person and can verify that the help is necessary. Funds flow from Benevolent to the nonprofit, which then gets them to the person in need and lets us know how it went.
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I met Marie through her daughter who works for our family agency. I have known the family for at least 10 years. Though I know Marie's daughter much better than Marie, I know that Marie is a great asset to our community through her volunteer work.
About Kyle
Communications and Engagement Coordinator at Benevolent