A student in distress needs our help
Every now and then you get a forward that you in turn forward? This is almost like one of those joints…but in this case I KNOW the person sending the original. She is an educator with a pure heart.
She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta, and in the process of trying to assist a former student pursue her dream of becoming a member, she found out that the young woman was not only going to have to put her plans to pledge aside, she was thinking about leaving school in order to take care of a serious financial issue at home.
I can vouch that this didn’t happen last year, that this hasn’t already been taken care of, that this is legit. I just got wind of it after I heard the Obama speech.Please consider donating, or at least blogging about this on your own. If you DO forward this, or blog about this PLEASE attach a date to it so folks won’t try to send money ten years down the line:
Dear Friends and Family, I know I come to you often for your support but after the phone call I received this morning for one of my favorite former students, I am asking that you help me out with the request below. This young lady is strong and very humble. She did not call me for help but after hearing about her family, I could not do anything today but think about her. If you knew her, you would do what you can to help her too. I have 25 days to try and help her. If you have it to give, please consider helping Eboni out. See below and pass this on to other who may consider helping.
Every Sunday evening, I watch Home Makeovers. By the end of the show I am usually crying. It reminds me that in spite of all the negative things we see everyday on the news, there are still good people out there.
I know a young lady who is troubled right now. This young lady is a former student of mine and she is very special. We were so very proud of her when she was admitted into the university she attends. She is currently a junior and doing very well.
You see her family was just evicted from their home. She, as a college student, took out a 10,000.00 loan to help out her mother and it wasn’t enough to save them from eviction. They are currently living in a hotel and hoping to find some kind of housing very soon.
What saddens me is that this young lady did everything right. She worked hard when she was in school so that she could get into a good university. She understands the importance of an education. She understands that the degree she will earn will give her a chance for a successful future. She is very involved in community service and spends many hours a week giving to others in need.
I am going to contact local churches to see what can be done about getting them housing. What I want most for this young lady is to pay off the loan she took out for her family. She has a part-time job that helps her pay for her tuition but is struggling to pay the loan back. Her payments are behind and she is very stressed. She should be able to concentrate on school. Can you help me out? I have 25 days to raise 10,000.00 for her. She is not aware that I am doing this because I do not want to get her hopes up. Please give if you can and pass it on to those who have a heart.
