Help Matoka Beard & Her Children Stay in Their Home After Tragic Loss

Hi, we’re Donna Colee and Gary Kienel, and we’re organizing this fundraiser on behalf of our dear friend Matoka Beard and her children, Cariann and Andrew.

Recently, Matoka lost her beloved husband, Robert Beard—a devoted father and former law enforcement officer. His passing has left the family not only heartbroken, but also in a devastating financial situation.

Even with plans and paperwork in place, the reality has been overwhelming:

• Mounting medical debt

• Ongoing Attorney Fees

• No access to medical care

• Minimal income to support the household

Despite their best efforts, the family now faces the unthinkable—the potential loss of their home, transportation, and basic stability. They are still grieving while trying to survive.

Right now, their reality is:

• One minimum-wage job between them

• A small pension from Robert’s time in law enforcement to help cover the mortgage

• The kindness of family, friends and strangers for everything else

Immediate Urgent Needs: $6,500

To payoff car & get title in own name, groceries, and day-to-day essentials.

Monthly Shortfall: $3,000/mth

To help them stay afloat as time passes and allows them to get back on their feet.

We are humbly asking for your support—whether that’s a one-time gift or a recurring monthly donation—to help this family make it through this crisis and rebuild their lives.

Every donation brings them closer to stability. Every act of kindness reminds them they are not alone.

Thank you for standing with Matoka, Cariann, and Andrew.

With gratitude,

Donna & Gary