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Help for Steve

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My name is Wendy Bengert.  My sister, Boo Krieger, and I are asking for help for our only remaining brother – Steve Huckleberry.  We have exhausted all avenues for assistance that we could find.

The furnace in Steve’s mobile home has gone completely out and he needs a new one as soon as possible.  He is currently using a small space heater to try and keep warm. Temperatures are currently dipping into the thirties at night and will only get colder as we progress into winter.  The space heater will not provide adequate heat to keep Steve warm and prevent his water pipes from freezing through the winter.  Therefore, we need to raise $6,000 as quickly as possible to cover the cost and installation of a new furnace.

About our brother: Steve is 67 years old and has suffered from paranoid/delusional schizophrenia since his 20’s.  Steve has a kind heart and is a hard worker.  He has had several part time jobs on and off over the years, but unfortunately his disorder is often misunderstood – which causes people to be uncomfortable and unsure of how to interact around him, so he is always let go. Now with his age and mental disease, it is almost impossible to find something he can do to earn money.

Steve doesn’t own a car or drive.  He rides his bike or walks anywhere he needs to go.  He doesn’t have a phone (because of the paranoia) so if he needs something, he rides or walks 6 miles to my house.  He does this all year –  no matter the weather.

He used to live with our brother, Stan, and his wife until Stan’s death in December 2018.  We were able to find an inexpensive older (1970) mobile home which my sister, our sister-in-law, and I purchased for him.  His only income is $783.00 from SSI and $120.00 in food stamps.  After he pays lot rent for the trailer (which is going up another $15 in January), water, gas, and electric, he only has about $200.00 plus his food stamps left each month.

Please find in your heart to help someone who desperately needs your help!
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Donations 

  • Anonymous
    • $100 (Offline)
    • 4 yrs
  • Elizabeth Flagg
    • $20
    • 4 yrs
  • Carol WIlson
    • $100
    • 4 yrs
  • Anna Sharene Dahmer
    • $25
    • 4 yrs
  • Michelle Glozman
    • $50
    • 4 yrs
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Wendy Huckleberry Bengert
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Evansville, IN

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