An elderly couple in their nineties is facing a difficult winter in the Central Valley. One is a hospice patient struggling with cardiac issues and vertigo, which has caused multiple falls and made daily life challenging. Her boyfriend, also in his nineties, recently suffered a heart attack and now requires home care. Together, they are doing their best to support each other, but their situation has become urgent.

Their furnace and water heater are broken, leaving them without proper heating and hot water. To stay warm, they have been relying on portable heaters scattered around the house, which is not only uncomfortable but also unsafe for their health. For bathing, their caretaker has had to heat water manually to give bed baths, as the showers are too cold to use. These basic necessities are essential for their comfort, dignity, and well-being, especially given their fragile health.

With summer approaching, the Central Valley’s extreme heat poses additional risks, such as dehydration and heat stroke, which can be life-threatening for the sick and elderly. Repairing the furnace and water heater will restore their ability to stay warm in winter, have hot water for bathing, and stay cool in the summer. Any support would be greatly appreciated to help them regain their dignity and basic necessities for cleanliness and health. Your kindness can make a real difference for this elderly couple in their time of need.