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Hello, my name is Sarah Strong and I am raising funds for Mrs. Cheryl Oakes Sutton, founder of The Knox County Red Book of Resources.
Mrs. Sutton needs Emergency Home Repair & Roof Replacement services to address the badly damaged & serious leak in her roof and she needs the collaborative effort or support of her community to ensure this happens as quickly as possible.
THIS IS URGENT, IT CANNOT WAIT.
Water damage to the roof and surrounding structures must be addressed immediately for Mrs. Sutton to remain in her home. The roof will need to be replaced as there are multiple leaks throughout the house, the most critical area being the master bedroom and its outer walls.
The damage has resulted in black mold found within parts of the house. This will need to be removed along with any structural damage to the area either being repaired or replaced.
This GoFundMe is being created in response to a Facebook post made by Mrs. Sutton at the beginning of April 2023 entitled:
" HELP! I Need a Roof! "
Video footage is of the leak and associated damage found within the master bedroom. Simply put, most clearly and concisely ---- the situation becomes evident literally in a matter of one single solitary minute. (https://www.facebook.com/1072503631/videos/977134020328709)
- " See, im not just saying I need a roof.... I'm saying that water is pouring in my house when it rains. It's pouring. It's not even a drip. Like, this bucket will be full if it rains for an hour. There's even a mushroom growing on the floor, its ridiculous.
- And I can't get any help financing a roof because I don't have homeowners insurance. But if i could afford homeowners insurance than I probably could afford a roof.
- Does anybody.... know anywhere.... where I can get any help? My walls are moldy and it's not very healthy. So.... Somebody.... PLEASE HELP! "
WITH A CLEAR CALL TO ACTION:
EAST TENNESSEE AND CITIZENS OF KNOXVILLE
- THE KNOX COUNTY RED BOOK OF RESOURCES NEEDS EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR TO REPLACE HER ROOF AND REPAIR HER HOUSE. MRS. CHERYL OAKES SUTTON NEEDS OUR HELP!
For those of you who are not familiar with one of Knox County's - Best Kept Secrets.... Recently recognized on WBIR Channel 10 news, Let me introduce you:
" Meet the woman who spends two hours a day finding resources for those in need across East Tennessee and her Community "
Mrs. Cheryl Oakes Sutton of Corryton, TN - Founder of The Knox County Red Book of Resources, this woman has single-handedly taken it upon herself to help tens of thousands of your fellow neighbors locate the assistance, resources or items that were urgently needed but could not be found but those within our community. Over the last five years, Mrs. Sutton has spearheaded this project, dedicating hours of her time for free each day compiling the resources found on The Knox County Red Book of Resources Facebook Group which now boasts well over 5,000 members and quickly growing.
Motivated simply to be of service to her community and driven with the desire to truly help others and bring about change, Cheryl exemplifies by living example all that it means to serve the community of East TN with all the qualities, character and heart embodied within that truly distinct and original "Tennessee Volunteer Spirit".
Recently recognized on WBIR Channel 10 News for her service to the community and selfless acts of service, Mrs. Sutton continues to go above and beyond in doing her part to help make Tennessee a better place to live which we all call home.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, she showed true grit and determination with absolute humility and grace with ease in establishing what would become The Single Most efficient and comprehensive platform found within either Knoxville or the surrounding East TN area.
Through the Leadership and boots-to-the-ground effort of Mrs. Sutton, she singlehandedly created a safe place for individuals to go to voice urgent Needs that were reliably addressed within Real-Time by a willing and collaborative group effort. Her Facebook Group The Knox County Red Book of Resources became the Most Comprehensive resource for accessing reliable and up-to-date information on current community programs, efforts and resource availability & means of distribution being made throughout the city of Knoxville and surrounding counties. With all of this in mind, I would like to address:
- THE KNOX COUNTY RED BOOK OF RESOURCES GROUP
( ALL 5,389 members in total as of current date and growing )
CALL TO ACTION: GROUP CHALLANGE & ASK
I CHALLENGE EACH MEMBER TO DONATE $5 OR FUNDRAISE ON THEIR BEHALF
$5
- IF every member donated $5 we would meet and exceed our goal by raising 125% +
- Think of all that Cheryl has done for our groups, how she has helped you individually and how she has impacted our community as a whole
- Please donate or help in any possible way that you can! If you can not contribute by monetary means, you can still be of great help! Help spread the word. Share this page with all your friends, family and people you know. Reach out to any person, business or organization that you think might be able to help or contribute
NOW IS THE TIME FOR US TO RECOGNIZE MRS. CHERYL OAKES SUTTON. TO SHOW OUR SUPPORT & APPRECIATION FOR HER SERVICE AND ALL THAT SHE HAS DONE FOR OUR COMMUNITY!
- CITIZENS AND MEMBERS OF EAST TENNESSEE
- CORRYTON COMMUNITY & THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE
- LOCAL BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS
- NONPROFIT & FAITH-BASED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
CALL TO ACTION:
THE KNOX COUNTY RED BOOK OF RESOURCES NEEDS EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR TO REPLACE HER ROOF AND REPAIR HER HOME.
MRS. CHERYL OAKES SUTTON NEEDS THE ASSISTANCE & THE SUPPORT OF HER COMMUNITY.
I urge You to take a moment and reflect on the achievements of Mrs. Sutton - her skills and capability shown through her efforts and drive in both action and deed. To note, the effectiveness in which she has been able to accomplish so much and doing so with so little in the realm of monetary assistance is quite an achievement of and on it own merit. She has operated on limited or zero funding, perhaps only with the contributions or donations that have been provided here most recently of items used to create emergency backpacks with supplies for the homeless.
I present this for your consideration simply so one might ask themselves Just how much might this woman be able to accomplish if given the Love and Support or Resources available from that of her fellow Community?
We - Cheryl and the Members of The Knox County Red Book of Resources would be ever so grateful to anyone that might be able to help us or provide assistance with fixing her home and finding a solution so that Mrs. Sutton may resume what she does BEST and focus on helping meeting peoples need as a Community Connector and Program Advocate.
Please donate, volunteer and help spread the word in any way that you possibly can. Reach out and share this with all of your friends, family and social or business network... With Anyone that you think might be able and willing to Help.
Whether it be monetary donations, assisting with necessary materials or service repair Your Support and Help will make the World of Difference. If we come together as a Community, I know we can make this Project Become a Reality!
I thank you for your time and attention, I greatly appreciate You.
Most Sincerely,
Sarah M. Strong
FOLLOW, DONATE AND CONNECT:
HELP! I Need a Roof: Facebook Posting https://www.facebook.com/1072503631/videos/977134020328709/
Knox County Red Book of Resources FB Group
WBIR Channel 10 News: " Meet the woman who spends her days finding resources for her community for free."
Organizer and beneficiary
Sarah Strong
Organizer
Corryton, TN
Cheryl Sutton
Beneficiary
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