A local grandmother unexpectedly became the caregiver of her five grandchildren, and shortly after welcoming them into her home, she also lost her job. Overnight, her world changed; and so did her needs. Our organization was grateful for the chance to help, even in a small way, by picking up a donated dollhouse and a queen‑sized mattress and delivering them straight to her home. Project 11

An elderly gentleman’s wife passed away last September. In addition to the emotional difficulties, her passing has created significant financial challenges for him. After losing her income, he moved into a smaller apartment that he could afford on his wages. Recently, he developed severe emphysema and is no longer able to work. He is currently trying to secure subsidized housing, but in the meantime, he needs assistance with past-due rent. At this time, he owes approximately

This nice lady was recently separated due to some unfortunate circumstances. Adjusting to living alone, especially financially, can be incredibly difficult. The Overlap Group was able to support her by providing essential consumable household items. She told us that when she first saw our Facebook post asking for people who needed help, she worried it might be a scam. But she was desperate for some relief, so she took a chance and dropped a comment. She was shocked by the abu

There was a family who began a greenhouse project quite a number of months ago. They collected plenty of windows and gathered some construction materials, but then the husband was laid off from work. After nearly a year of searching for employment, they no longer had the resources to finish the project. Thankfully, The Overlap was able to step in, purchase the lumber, and provide skilled labor to get the job done. A heartfelt thank-you to all who donated time and/or money to

This is just a tiny little thing, but it so perfectly illustrates how we should be as Overlapers! Always looking for someone to help. Today, I was in the tool aisle at Ace Hardware waiting to speak with an employee about a product. I overheard the employee having a conversation with another customer about how he had a flat tire but the lug nuts on his wheel were seized up and he wasn't able to get them off with a regular tire iron. He said he didn't want to spend half his pay

A nice lady contacted us for help regarding a burial plot that she purchased years ago. She needed to speak with the management of the plot but was unable to locate any contact info. We were able to locate and speak with the owner of the cemetery and get the two parties connected. Project 5

We asked for donations from the local community to help a young woman transition out of foster care and into her own apartment. We were overwhelmed by how many were willing to provide support. Thanks so much to the many people involved in helping to lighten her burdens. She was very happy to receive such kindness. Project 4

A young man who recently turned 18 has aged out of foster care and is now living independently in an apartment. He was in need of nearly every essential household item. We were fortunate to be able to donate cookware, dinnerware, and a microwave. Project 3

We were able to assist a local self-defense school in getting their google maps presence setup. Vine Street Jui-Jitsu has been operating successfully only by word-of-mouth until now. We are happy to see them get better public visibility. They’re doing something super cool over at Vine Street—helping their students push beyond their limits to become better versions of who they are. Project 2

We were able to raise the funds to help an individual who is struggling financially pay off their phone debts. I hope they are feeling better with that weight lifted from their shoulders. Project 1