Over the past two months, The Crider Foundation team members Jessica Howington and John Walker have been working closely with a family in Elberton, GA, to complete a hands-on donation project to meet a variety of their needs. The recipient of this donation reached out to The Crider Foundation for assistance after unexpected circumstances lead to significant damages to her home. In addition to the damage to her doors, windows, walls and locks caused by this domestic incident, this pregnant mother of six was in need of adequate furniture and food assistance. Jessica and John met with this family to evaluate the situation, and they determined that The Crider Foundation should nominate this family to receive a Spotlight Donation, as they could benefit from an individualized donation project to meet their unique need.
Jessica and John spent several weekends at this family's home in order to complete this complex project. The home had suffered damages including broken windows, broken exterior and interior doors, and large holes in the walls of nearly every room. John donated his time and labor to repair the walls, repair the windows, repair the front and back doors, and install new locks on the front and back doors. Jessica donated her time and money to deliver multiple food donations and monetary donations over the course of several weeks, as the mother was out of work and unable to afford groceries due to pregnancy.
The Crider Foundation is operating with a limited budget, so Jessica was determined to stretch her resources as far as she could to provide the largest donation possible. Because of her personal fundraising efforts and savvy repurposing of donated furniture, she managed to complete this donation project spending under $250 when the value this donation easily exceeds $900. It is amazing how efficiently Jessica was able to create such an impactful donation with the limited funds at her disposal, which she donated from her own pocket.
This project has made a significant impact on this family's life. The mother is now able to provide a safe living space for her children, and they no longer have to worry about the basic necessities of life. The family is grateful for the support they received and feels blessed to have people like Jessica and John in their lives. "Y'all brought me some peace today" she said, "I honestly can't thank y'all enough!"
Jessica's initiative on this Spotlight Charity Project is an excellent example of how a small act of kindness can have a significant impact on someone's life. It is a reminder that we all have the power to make a difference in someone's life, no matter how big or small the gesture. We need more people like Jessica and John who are willing to step up and help those in need.
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