Veterans son needs help with rent and food
PENNSYLVANIA / by 845547 / New
A Father and Grandfather Asking for a Little Help for His Family
I normally don’t ask for help, and honestly, neither does my son. But sometimes life puts people in situations where a little help from others can make a world of difference. Today, I’m swallowing my pride and reaching out on behalf of my son, his fiancée, and my almost 2-year-old grandson.
My son has been working 40 hours a week and doing what he can to provide for his family. Unfortunately, due to financial and operational issues within his company, everyone’s hours have been cut from 40 to 30 hours per week. This has been going on for several weeks, and that loss of income has put his family in a very difficult position.
They live in subsidized housing, where their monthly rent is currently $711. Unfortunately, the housing office will not adjust their rent based on the reduced income until the fifth week of reduced hours. In the meantime, they are struggling to keep up with rent and even basic necessities.
His fiancée is a stay-at-home mom caring for their little boy, and with the reduction in my son’s income, they are having a hard time making ends meet.
As his dad and a veteran, I have been helping them financially every month, as much as I possibly can. I would give them more if I could, but I have my own household bills and financial responsibilities. I’ve reached a point where I simply cannot do as much as I wish I could, and that’s one of the hardest feelings a father can experience.
I’m reaching out and asking if anyone might be able to help this young family with:
– Rent assistance: Help covering their $711 monthly rent or contributing toward it until their income and rent situation stabilize.
– Food assistance: Groceries and everyday necessities, as well as help with holiday meals.
– Birthday assistance: My grandson turns 2 on December 1st. Right now, they haven’t been able to get him anything for his birthday.
– Christmas assistance: They currently have no ability to purchase Christmas gifts for their little boy, and I’m hoping someone might be able to help make his Christmas special.
I’m not asking for anything extravagant. I’m simply hoping to make sure they have food on the table, a roof over their heads, and that a little boy gets to experience a birthday and Christmas without his parents having to worry about how they’re going to afford it.
My son doesn’t know I’m making this request. He is a hardworking young father who, like me, would rather struggle quietly than ask someone else for help. But as his dad and grandfather, it hurts to watch them struggle and know that, despite everything I do, I cannot fix it all myself.
I love these three more than words can explain. If I could take every worry away from them, I would do it in a heartbeat.
If you, your organization, church, business, or someone you know can offer any assistance, please reach out to me directly. I am willing to provide whatever information or documentation may be needed to verify their circumstances.
Even if you cannot help financially, sharing this request or pointing me toward an organization that may be able to help would mean more than you know.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. Sometimes a little kindness from someone can make a bigger difference in a family’s life than they will ever realize.
- Listing ID: 20079
- My City: MOUNT UNION