Help Aunt Jane and Michael Recover
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Help for Aunt Jane and Michael
Aunt Jane and Michael are at the heart of this fundraiser after the catastrophic flooding that devastated McCaysville, Georgia, on November 5. Their family has called McCaysville home for generations, and this disaster has shaken multiple generations all at once. Aunt Jane, who is 79, suffered catastrophic damage to her home when the floodwaters rose high enough to nearly swallow the house, destroying many of the belongings she had gathered over a lifetime. To make matters even harder, her homeowners insurance had been canceled before the flood after an electrical panel issue was never fully resolved. Michael’s business, State Line BBQ, was also heavily damaged, putting years of hard work, equipment, inventory, and a beloved local gathering place at risk. The wider family has been deeply affected as well, with Uncle David displaced from his home and 89-year-old grandmother Judy forced to leave hers while also managing ongoing health issues and regular in-home medical care.
This is especially heartbreaking because it is not the first time this family has lived through a devastating flood in McCaysville. Like many in the community, they never imagined they would face another disaster of this magnitude after the historic flood of 1990. Funds raised will help Aunt Jane and Michael, while also supporting the family’s most urgent needs, including temporary housing, essential living expenses, cleanup and recovery efforts, medical and transportation needs, and helping State Line BBQ reopen its doors. If you are able to donate, thank you. If not, please consider sharing their story. From Matt’s family to yours, thank you for your support, prayers, and kindness during this incredibly difficult time.
Aunt Jane and Michael are at the heart of this fundraiser after the catastrophic flooding that devastated McCaysville, Georgia, on November 5. Their family has called McCaysville home for generations, and this disaster has shaken multiple generations all at once. Aunt Jane, who is 79, suffered catastrophic damage to her home when the floodwaters rose high enough to nearly swallow the house, destroying many of the belongings she had gathered over a lifetime. To make matters even harder, her homeowners insurance had been canceled before the flood after an electrical panel issue was never fully resolved. Michael’s business, State Line BBQ, was also heavily damaged, putting years of hard work, equipment, inventory, and a beloved local gathering place at risk. The wider family has been deeply affected as well, with Uncle David displaced from his home and 89-year-old grandmother Judy forced to leave hers while also managing ongoing health issues and regular in-home medical care.
This is especially heartbreaking because it is not the first time this family has lived through a devastating flood in McCaysville. Like many in the community, they never imagined they would face another disaster of this magnitude after the historic flood of 1990. Funds raised will help Aunt Jane and Michael, while also supporting the family’s most urgent needs, including temporary housing, essential living expenses, cleanup and recovery efforts, medical and transportation needs, and helping State Line BBQ reopen its doors. If you are able to donate, thank you. If not, please consider sharing their story. From Matt’s family to yours, thank you for your support, prayers, and kindness during this incredibly difficult time.
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