Pictured here is Paul and one of his support staff from the VA at Perry Point. Paul is pointing to a brand new twin mattress and box spring he received during his appointment at Fresh Start.
The mattress was donated earlier that day by a senior lady named Carol. Sadly, Carol's son passed recently and she contacted us to donate some of his belongings which included a twin mattress. Before Carol could donate the mattress, a family member of hers asked if they could have it. Feeling bad about no longer having her son's bed to donate, Carol went out and purchased a BRAND NEW mattress so she could keep her donation promise.
Carol went to Mattress Firm where she met Chad Monk. Chad was the generous manger who only six months ago, helped us receive several new beds for our program. Once he learned that she was purchasing this mattress for Fresh Start, he gave Carol a significant discount and even helped her with transportation!
When we say it takes a village, we really mean it! Paul is a local veteran that needed our help and thanks to the collective efforts of two community programs, a business and a generous donor, he was able to receive it.
Our prayers remain with Carol as she navigates this challenging time. We are so grateful to be a place where the pain of losing a loved one is made a little easier by giving someone else the gift of a Fresh Start.
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