Day 5 Oct. 11 (drafted Oct.12) Total: $70,438 Imagine being a foster parent and your child was highly autistic. Imagine a little mind that was locked up in his own brain. Damaging behaviors like running into walls or bending his fingers back to the point of breaking were a common theme. This is a narrative … Read more
As we approach the one- year mark of the tornadoes that struck Lee County, the memorial and remembrance, we have some updated reports on where we stand in the recovery process. Several hundred people self- recovered giving testimony to communities that were prepared and had safety nets in place. As we call and check in … Read more
As we approach the one- year mark of the tornadoes that struck Lee County, we have some updated reports on where we stand in the recovery process. Many people have self- recovered giving testimony to communities that were prepared and had safety nets in place. As we call and check in with families, this is … Read more
Try sleeping without AC. When the temperature swelters just below 100 degrees and your skin feels sticky and damp. It is too hot to crawl under your only cover, a thin sleeping bag. It makes me think of Ms. Andrea, a long- time friend of ARM who told me two days ago her main AC … Read more
Ms. Matthews is a super sweet grandmother with a heart of gold and willing to help anyone. Taking care of her two grandchildren who she adopted, she also has her hands full. So, when the roof started leaking in her home, it was a big deal to stay dry. Although on a fixed, social security … Read more