Bill & Heidi Crissman have been happily together for over 30 years. Bill was diagnosed in 2014 with ALS/Lou Gehrig's Disease, an often terminal disease which slowly takes away the use of the body’s muscle tissue—even those used to breathe. They are optimistic, as there are cases where patients can live a longer life with special nutrition and care. ALS has taken away Bills strength and stamina, and is now using a walker and wheelchair.
Stephanie Brown is a divorced mother of two who has had her fair share of turmoil since her family moved into their home in 2010. When they moved in she knew it needed some work and they were prepared financially to do so.
The Maleno Family to Family Fund helped the Lugo family of 6. They have been in their home for over 26 years. They had been on the waiting list since October 2009, and had tried to keep up with their home repairs as they arose. The Lugo's replaced the roof on the back side of the house, but the roof on the main part of the house was in desperate need of replacement, as it would not last the winter.
Patricia Fronzaglia’s Warsaw Avenue home was renovated to suit her mobility needs, including reconstruction of several rooms.
Jayne and Emmitt Clover opened their North East home to their daughter Jennifer when she needed help caring for her husband and three sons.
Recently a new fence was installed for Tammie Chamberlain and her girls at their home!
Blanca Nieves of 1127 East 31st street (a student at the Trinity Center) was selected to receive a bedroom makeover by the
Ms. Lindsey of 1140 E. 30th Street applied to the fund looking for help with her home which is used to raise and care for several foster children as well as children of her own.
We built a wheelchair ramp for the front of the Rosettski home to help their daughter come into and out of the house.
