Great Story from Westside Homeless Partnership

I finally had a chance to review emails over Spring Break. I got a great note from Westside Homeless Partnership.

Maria M. is the mother of six children. She was referred to Westside Homeless Partnership in September of 2009 by Memorial Assistance Ministries. Her husband abandoned the family during the summer and Maria could no longer pay the rent and utility bills. But for the financial assistance of Westside Homeless Partnership, her family would not have a home.

Maria’s family includes: Maria Fernanda (13) , Laura (7), Lenorris (6), Alejandro (5), Ivette (4), and Heily (3).

When the bikes were delivered, the children asked Mercedes to take them to the park so they could ride their new bikes. Maria was very excited for her children, none of whom had ever owned a bike. She was so proud of her children and admitted that she has never owned a bike nor does she know how to ride one. She is so grateful to Chain Reaction Ministries for giving each of her children a bike.

And that is what keeps me going.

Pay it Forward,
David