Organization helps working families

Watching the news and reading about the employees of Boeing reminded me of when my brother went on strike at the Kennedy Space Center. They were out for over six months. Their strike pay was $75 a week. My brother was lucky — he prepared, putting funds aside to get him through any strikes. However, not everyone can do this. The majority of working families live paycheck to paycheck. Our military families often find it very difficult.

What organizations help those living payday to payday get through a temporary financial hardship, be it emergency home repairs, car repairs, medical bills, or any need that would put working families in a very difficult situation? They ask themselves, “Do we fix the car or eat?” “Do we pay rent or pay for the emergency doctor bill?”

Several months ago I had the opportunity to find such an organization. I have been able to make small contributions to help others. This organization is called Modest Needs (modestneeds.org.) and helps working families all over the country and our military serving all over the world.

Last week I actually had to ask for help instead of giving. Having several things happen at once really hurt our budget. However, there are families out there with worse situations than mine. If you have a need and nowhere else to turn I urge you to go to Modest Needs. If you have a few extra dollars go to Modest Needs and make a contribution. What I liked about when I made contributions, I was able to read the needs and choose who I wanted to help. I didn’t make a contribution and not know where my money was spent. I could help those in the Pacific Northwest, from my home state, a military family, the choice was mine.

Cathy De Rusha