My father, Ken Tekiela, is facing the most difficult challenge of his life. After years of battling extreme PTSD and mental instability, Ken is now homeless and has been in and out of hospitals for the past year. I have done everything I can to support him—helping with rent, buying his car, paying for utilities, and assisting with his hospital stays—but the challenges have become overwhelming and I'm afraid of what might happen if I can't continue supporting him.

Recently, his car was impounded, leaving him without transportation and making it even harder for him to access the care and resources he needs. Right now, I am doing everything I can to get his car out of impound but there's so much more to do. Any new donations will go directly toward supporting Ken’s basic living expenses, such as food, clothes, and shelter. These essentials will give him the stability he desperately needs to focus on his mental health and recovery.

As host of Crook County, I’ve had thousands of interactions with people who've been touched by Ken’s story. Now, I am humbly reaching out to this impassioned podcast community and beyond, asking for your support. Every donation, no matter the size, will help Ken continue on his journey of recovery and healing from the traumas that haunt him daily. Thank you so much and take care of each other.

-- Kyle Tekiela