We know a family of six, mom, dad and four kids, who found themselves in a difficult place this year. Late last summer, the husband/father lost a good-paying job that he had had for 18 years. Since that time they have lost their home, one of their cars, their cell phones, and the two boys had to drop out of their sports activities. The family is currently living in two rooms at a relative’s home. […]

I have a friend who recently lost his job. He had been unemployed for about four months. He and his roommate were taking care of the roommate’s grandson, whose father was in prison. The little boy is about three years old and as sweet as could be. I told my friend that I had a gift for them, for after Thanksgiving. I went to his apartment and met with him and the little boy. I […]

On Sunday, while at my son’s baseball practice, our very good friend Adam shared with us that he is related to the father who lost all three children last week in a tragic shooting. I was brought to tears when he began to share the details of how the mom attempted to stop the gunman who invaded their home but couldn’t. He went on to say the guilt that she is carrying is beyond belief. […]

The B Virdot story is touching to me because during The Great Depression my Grandfather was injured in an accident and became disabled. He went from being a provider for his family to “another mouth to feed”. In 1933 he shot himself. I think ‘what if’ there had been a B Virdot in San Antonio, Texas? Maybe my mother and her eight siblings would have grown up with a father. By gifting our $100 we […]

My mom, Fernando, and I decided to look for a family in need at The Storehouse. It has recently become a tradition for me to volunteer there during the Holiday season. It has been a tradition for my mom for quite some time because she is part of Rotary, and they donate turkeys every year, and members from rotary go and helps the families “shop” for free food, giving portions depending on the size of […]