A Look at Last Week and a Look Toward the Future

Mar 01, 2026

Dear friends,

Your generous support and countless prayers have brought hope and kindness to a difficult situation. During this tumultuous week, there have been tears of joy because you have cared. Thank you! May God bless and keep you.

The incredible difference you have made includes:
*funds for a security deposit
*funds for the first month of rent
*gasoline to continue job searches, interviews, and appointments with community services.
*a phone that connects mother and son while they face being separated stay active (Thank you to the Knights of Columbus!!!)

Yesterday Selene and her son said goodbye to their home. They enter a season of separate, temporary housing arrangements. Selene has been welcomed into a coworkers home for a few days and is looking for a longer temporary place to stay near Winchester after that. She continues to search for job opportunities, apply, and interview at least 35 hours each week.

The fundraising goal is being increased for several reasons:
*to pay for a car repair that was needed this past week
*To pay for 4 new tires she needs put on her vehicle to allow her to continue her job search and once work is acquired, enable her to commute to and from work without any issues
*to continue to pay regular bills such as phone, car loan, car insurance, and storage unit among other significant bills that include loans while unemployment continues.

Due to the inability to acquire help with a semi long-term housing situation until the forever home is acquired the additional request for funds will enable her to acquire semi permanent housing so she won’t have to jump from place to place allowing her to better consistently seek employment without the uncertainty of where she’s bedding for the night

Many people have emailed or called to ask how else they can help. Here are a few ways:
*Do you have a job lead?
*Do you have a little side job or project for which you are willing to pay cash? Selene would be happy to do the work and is more than willing to do what is needed to earn income… any work would be most appreciated!
*Do you have a free place Selene can stay until she has a job and a month of pay stubs that landlords require?
*In preparation for the near future, do you know of rentals that will accept tenants with income, despite poor credit?
*Do you have a place to store her things so she doesn't need to pay for a storage unit? (And help to move the things?)

*Please share her story so we can continue to surround her with support.

You will all remain in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you again for your support during this time.

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