My Family Needs Your Help
My niece, Anya. John and Char's youngest.
I've never done this before. When it comes to TacomaStories.com, the stories I post here are rarely personal. But sometimes circumstances require a personal touch.
If you've been reading my Twitter site, you'll know that I have some friends who have recently become homeless. Their names are John Hodgson and Char Edson. They have two small children. John and Char are my son's aunt and uncle.
For the last couple weeks as the weather has turned and their situation has become more desperate many of us have asked John & Char to put up a crowd funding site so that our amazing community can help them out. They had declined. They did not want charity. They are proud and willing to work, but work has been hard to come by.
Last night some friends of mine and I were talking about putting up a site for them because we know people will help if there's an easy way to do so. Thankfully, this morning John and Char started a GoFundMe page.
This time of year is one of the most popular times to give. It's also one of the coldest times of the year. If you're looking for a local cause to give to this holiday season where your money will have a direct and immediate impact, I ask that you consider giving to this cause.
Below, you'll find more about their circumstances from John himself. I'm including his story from his GoFundMe page here so that you know exactly what's going on. Thanks.
- Jack Cameron
Here's John: My name is John Hodgson. 4 years ago I was laid off of my job of 6 years as a Supervisor of Environmental Services in a hospital. This event coincided with the birth of my son Rowan and my wife Char being diagnosed with Autoimmune Disorders and severe migraines. 2 years ago I shattered my ankle after falling down a stairwell while carrying my then infant son. I now have a metal rod replacing the bone and 7 screws holding it in place. This has made it so I cannot do my previous career. It hasn't been all bad as my daughter Anya was born soon after. After Anya' s birth Char's health declined. Her Rheumatoid Arthritis makes it very painful to even get out of bed let alone chase after or pick up two little ones. Recently we have become homeless. We are now forced to rely on our vehicles more than ever . We are utilizing all of the resources available and I am asking to raise funds so that we can get our two vehicles in good repair with reliable tires. Thank you.