Recently, a good friend of mine lost her father unexpectedly. He did not have a will or any arrangements in place, leaving her to navigate funeral expenses and other costs on her own. She is a single, hardworking mom doing everything she can to support herself and her 10-year-old son, and this loss has placed an overwhelming financial burden on their small family.

She works tirelessly to provide for her son and to support his involvement in the Austintown community, including Austintown Youth Wrestling, Austintown Community Baseball, and Austintown Youth Football. He is also a student at Austintown Intermediate School, where she continues to be an engaged and dedicated parent.

Any support raised would help with funeral costs, food, medical bills, and other unexpected expenses during this incredibly difficult time. She is truly one of the strongest women I know and would never ask for help herself. I am praying that our community can come together to support her and her son as they grieve and begin to heal.