BPM

Our St. Joseph Because People Matter Team completed a donation ‘hat trick’ on Friday.

What an inspiring letter from a recent BPM recipient in Grand Island.  This is why we do what we do!

BPM letter from recipient_June 2017_Mike Jensen GI

Katey is a very hard worker and doing the best she can for her family. Being a single mom and attending school. She helps volunteer at the church when she is able to. Helping to serve food on Wednesday nights to the children. We first met Katey back in December when she came in to look at getting a vehicle as hers was on its last leg. We were unable to get her into a vehicle at that time and directed her towards her church and our BPM program.

Last week was very busy with deliveries being made to the families that AFL adopted this Christmas season. Here are the details regarding the family from Arnold Elementary.

From Arnold Elementary School-
Mom and Dad with 4 children (ages 22(m), 10(m), 6(f) and 5(f))
The family came to the USA in December 2010 from a refugee camp in Zimbabwe from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They were in a refugee camp to seek safety from the turmoil in their country. Both parents work very hard to help support their family but still struggle to make ends meet. The oldest sibling is now attending SCC to further his education and to help support his family. The school-age children work hard in school, have learned to speak English and excel academically, and are well-liked by their peers. This summer their sister was gunned down while sitting in a car. She attended the University of Nebraska-Kearney where she was a track star. She had the dream of becoming a public defender. Her family was devastated. The family is very grateful for any support they receive! Some of the things the family asked for simple things, like a gift card for Super Saver and gas. One big item that the family could use is a refrigerator.