A local family we serve was a victim of a fire last night, and they lost pretty much everything they own. In addition, their medically fragile newborn son remains in the hospital and isn't stable enough to bring home yet. Now they are faced with the task of not only finding a home, but filling it with necessities to take care of themselves and their son.
Their current situation is very serious and they really need some help. Here is a link to the updated story that was shown on King 5 News tonight.
If you would like to provide a financial gift to this family, any donations made through the Wyatt Holliday Foundation are tax-deductible, and 100% of the money will go directly to them.
If you would like to use a credit card, please use the link below as a way to designate your gift to them.
Wyatt Holliday Foundation 3915 153rd St E Tacoma, WA 98446 *Please write on the memo line: Baby Christopher
Specific items they need are: - food - gas money to be able to visit their son in the hospital - low-cost rental home - cleaning service to try to restore some of their damaged items - linens - kitchen items - baby items - furniture - electronics - storage space for donated items until they can find a new home - money!
It is my hope to pull together and show them some support. You are welcome to contact me directly at specialfamiliespc@gmail.com if you would like to help in some way. I'll do my best to respond promptly.
Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!
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Please join us for our next meeting!Date: Monday, August 2ndTopic: Parent Chat-Let's chat about our kids: what's working, what we need ideas for, etc. Come for some informal fun and bring a treat to share!Time: 6:30-8:00 pmPlace: Pierce County Library Processing & Administration Center3005 112th St E, Tacoma (at 112th and Waller Rd, just off Hwy 512 Portland Ave exit)Don't forget that there will be selected lending library resources available for check out, and new attendees receive a valuable binder of information for free (until they are gone). Professionals and other interested parties are welcome to attend. Childcare is not available. Email me with questions - specialfamiliespc@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!Angela
A community outreach project of www.WyattsHouse.org
