Austinite in Need of Help

July 1, 2008

Originally posted on RERevealed.com:

I just got off the phone with a friend who needs your help. Like right now. Karyn Ford is in her early twenties here in Austin and she and her friend Bridget Novak are single moms living in 2 bedroom homes. Recently, they have taken voluntary placement from Child Protective Services and because it’s voluntary, they do not receive any financial assistance. Between them, their families have grown to include one handicapped 14 year old, a 5 year old, 8 year old and an infant. Their needs are great, ranging from gas, food, clothes, entertainment to school supplies. Bridget’s car overheats on the way to the store up the street and isn’t big enough to fit the children!

Their focus is to provide a safe and healthy environment for the kiddos but they are humbly asking for help.

Ways we ask you to help:
(1) HEB Gift Cards for gas and groceries
(2) Target Gift Cards for clothes
(3) Simon Gift Cards for everything
(don’t get discouraged if any of these make you log in… remember, you’re helping a friend)

If you’d like to ship these or simply mail a check, please please do so:
Karyn Ford
417 Fantail Loop Unit A
Lakeway, TX 78734

We all read about “help” needed every day, but today’s hits much closer to home- my friend Karyn needs your help now! Karyn was one of the first to message me when my brother (who she was friends with) died last fall and the most vivid thing I remember about her is her smile and her selflessness which clearly have not changed over time. If you have $0 to share, please pause to pray for the well being of everyone involved.

We sincerely thank you!

Posted by Lani, Asset Director | Filed Under Austin People, Blog 

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One Response to “Austinite in Need of Help”

  1. Karyn Ford on July 2nd, 2008 11:26 am

    Thank you Lani! We appreciate everything - the kids have been wonderful to have - my son is upset that all of them aren’t at our house every day and have to go to Bridget’s house too! He says “it isn’t fair” that they have more kids at their house some days and we can’t have all of them. What a silly boy. We have been touched and amazed at the outpouring of assistance and although we were leary at the beginning, we gain confidence every day that we are doing the right thing. Thank you again for all of your help!

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