Families We Help
Rachael
A young lady with breast cancer in desperate need of support
Rachel was a Registered nurse and was diagnosed with Malignant Neoplasm of her right breast she needed financial support during the period of treatment.
The Krew paid to cover:
3 months of car payments $1,654.26 (Feb thru April $551.42 x 3)
3 months of medical insurance payments $1,211.34 (Feb thru April $403.78 x 3)
3 Months Mortgage payments $6,752.64
(Feb thru April $2205.68 x 3)
January past due Mortgage payment balance $2,000.00
Total Expenditure $11,618.24
Funds to be paid directly to the service provider.
Additional support of:
1 month of car payment (May 2023) $551.42
1 month of medical insurance payment (May 2023) $403.78
1 month of Mortgage payment (May 2023) $2,205.68
Total Expenditure $3,206.08
Rachael is now in maintenance phase of the cancer treatment. She gets immune therapy every 3 weeks. She is taking a low stress approach right now. Her plan is to get back into the Nursing career in 2024. For now she is doing music performances locally at various venues such as Prohibition Kitchen. She is deeply appreciative in how our Krewe came to her aid.
Symone
Getting a hard working person back on their feet
Symone 's illness has been very debilitating and has affected her ability to work a full-time job. Prior to her illness she had a successful career, was going to college majoring in Criminal Justice and owned a condo. She has lost everything because of this and continues to struggle with her health and is in constant pain.
In 2018, she started with Door Dash and began to earn good money delivering on a bicycle. It helped her to pay for her medications and she was on the path to getting back on her feet. In 2019 she started with Uber Eats and really likes working with them. Then the pandemic hit, which obviously affected her ability to earn an income and was on unemployment assistance for a while which has since run out. She is receiving food stamps.
The Krewe assisted ssistance as follows:
· Uber Eats (deposit and one week rental with Uber Eats $500
· Hotel for 2 weeks $1140
· Cell phone $100
· Storage unit $100
· Credit Card Payment $100
Total $1940
Viktoriia & Uliana
Helping immigrant families who arrived with nothing but the clothes on their back.
The Krewe was informed that two Ukranian families, husband, wife and 2 children in each family, arrived in the US their only possessions being the things they could carry in a suitcase.
They were able to find rental accommodation, but it is now typical for rentals to NOT come equipped with a fridge, washing machine or dryer. The family were washing their clothes daily in a bathtub.
The Krewe provided two months rent, utilities, and purchased appliances for both families.
Amanda & Family
Amanda is an employed and hardworking single mother with three children who had rented a house for three years with no issues. At the height of the housing crisis Amanda was served with eviction papers. The family ended up sleeping in a hotel while they looked for accommodation, the cost of the hotel depleted the remainder of their resources. The family was forced to split up and live with separate friends.
The Krewe provided funds for first, last, and security deposit on an apartment/house rental, utilities hook-up, and additional two months' rent.
The family was reunited and living in stable accommodations.
Janette & Daughter
Janette is disabled retired Navy widow on Social Security, Janette's daughter was about to "age out" of the Tricare system, and Janette could not afford COBRA payments or medication, in addition there were issues with social security payments.
The Krewe of the 13 provided over $4,000 in support for Janette and daughter to cover insurance payments, copay, and medication.
Note From Janette:
"Thanks to the Krewe of the Thirteen, my disabled daughter is able to see her physicians and specialists. She’s able to have her seven daily medications.
They took us, strangers to them, and covered an entire quarter of her insurance premium and copays for doctor visits and lifesaving medications.
You have my unwavering gratitude and respect, ladies and gentlemen. We couldn’t have done it without you."
Christina & Son
Young single mother barely making ends meet faced the need for a double-mastectomy.
In December 2021 Christina X went to the doctor to get a lump checked out. Immediately before Christmas Christina was told that she needed a double mastectomy, immediately.
Christina, who is a single mother, has a 5-year-old son and is just making ends meet.
The Krewe paid the surgery copay and Christina's mortgage, utilities and childcare for 6 months for a total $12,380.
Note from Christine:
"The Krewe of the 13 are truly an amazing group of people. The support that they provided to my son and I through an extremely difficult and terrifying time in my life was beyond generous. I honestly don’t know what I would have done without them. With their help, I’m able to concentrate on my treatment and getting better for my son. After meeting them and seeing first-hand what they do, it warms my heart to know that there are still genuinely good people in this world. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!"
Walls Family
Family of seven living in their car with mom and dad both employed.
They left their home in West Virginia due to poverty in the area and lack of available work. Mr. Walls is an auto mechanic and Mrs. Walls is a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). So they packed up the kids and their worldly possessions and came to Florida in hopes of starting a new life here in Florida.
Major repairs on their vehicle burned through their savings to the point they could not afford first, last, and security deposit for an apartment and wound up living in their car.
The Krewe paid $5,800 for their car repairs, and provided rent and utilities payments, for the Walls, for the months of November and December. Payments paid directly to the landlord and utilities. Monthly rent is $1,200 and utilities are approximately $300 for a total of $1,500 a month. Total amount of $3,000
The Walls are doing Great. Their oldest son graduated from High School this year. He is 17. He is employed at Walmart with his Dad.
At last contact they were looking for property to build a pre-fab house.
Heather & Family
Assistance for a family in financial distress due to the breadwinner losing his sight
Heather's husband was diagnosed with diabetes about 4 years ago and has lost his vision and his job due to diabetic retinopathy. Financial hardship quickly followed and the family faced disconnection of utilities and possible eviction.
The Krewe brought rent and utilities up to date and also presented the family with gift cards for every day expenses.
Since Heather now has to become the bread winner, the Krewe suggested that she apply to the Krewe for our "Jim Hahn Memorial Scholarship" which would provide money for a training program for a new career.
Note from Heather:
A sincere "Thank you" to all our sponsors, and those who have helped with our fundraising efforts, you make it possible for us to help families in Dire Need.
Randy
Retired truck driver now disabled two years behind on property taxes and without running water for two years.
Randy retired after driving a truck for 42 years. He spent his last two years on the road constantly to pay off his hose and retire only to come home to a collapsed well. Due to the location, the county would not permit a new well and he had to connect to county services.Being on a fixed income, this was not an option for Randy. Therefore, for two years now, he has been without running water in his house. He is unable to cook at his home and has been going to the truck stop once a week to shower.
the Krewe paid $3,408.00 toward Utility meter box and connection - $2308.00, additional plumbing and sewer-$3700.00, past due and current Prop taxes - $1600.00
Remaining funds were provided by United Way, Housing Partnership, Humana, St. Vincent Hospital.
She is still working a small job within walking distance from the home in Bunnell.
Ms. Giddens
Ms. Giddens was a single mom of two boys, living in public housing. She had a calling to attend nursing school.
After several family members died in recent years, and seeing the care given by the nurses at the hospitals, Ms. Giddens was compelled to become a nurse. She wanted to give back to the community and to provide a better environment for her children.
The Krewe provided a scholarship to help Ms. Giddens attend and LPN Program.
