Help Trey and Marion Start Over in Pennsylvania
Hi, my name is Connie Walker, and I’m organizing this fundraiser on behalf of my dear friends, Trey and Marion McIntosh. They’re two of the most hardworking, creative, and faith-driven people I’ve ever known—but right now, they’re struggling in a situation no one should have to endure.
The Dream: A Fresh Start
Trey and Marion want what any married couple wants—a chance to live in peace, work with dignity, and build something meaningful together. Unfortunately, that dream has become impossible where they are.
Florida has become a dead end for them. The job market is brutal—low pay, high stress, and zero compassion. Trey’s most recent job literally benched him for a month simply because he asked for a small schedule adjustment. When they finally gave him the hours he requested, they told him he’d have to start all over again from day one of training, as if he hadn’t already worked hard to get there.
That’s not opportunity. That’s exploitation dressed as “policy.”
Meanwhile, their family—who should have been their support system—has turned their back on them. Instead of compassion, Trey and Marion have been met with guilt-tripping and blame, told to “take more responsibility” by people who left them alone in an apartment they can’t afford.
They’re doing everything they can, but it’s like trying to breathe underwater.
The Situation: Barely Getting By
Right now, Trey and Marion are fighting to survive. Bills are piling up. Groceries are running thin. Even basic utilities are on the verge of being cut off. Every day is a test of endurance, not for lack of effort—but because they’ve run out of options where they are.
This isn’t about giving up. It’s about starting over.
The Solution: A Safe Haven in Meadville
That’s where I come in. I have room for them here in Meadville, Pennsylvania, and the means to help them get back on their feet. With community support, job prospects, and stability, this move would be more than a change of scenery—it would be a lifeline.
But moving isn’t cheap. Between travel expenses, moving their belongings, deposits for a new place, and basic necessities to get restarted, they need $4,500 to make this move happen safely and securely.
Why They Deserve a Chance
Trey isn’t just another guy trying to make ends meet. He’s a talented writer, a storyteller with a gift for bringing light into people’s lives. Marion is his rock—kindhearted, steady, and strong even in hardship. They’re the kind of people who help others even when they barely have enough for themselves.
They’ve worked hard, prayed harder, and held onto hope when most people would’ve let go.
Now, they just need a community willing to hold them up for once.
How You Can Help
Every dollar goes directly toward:
Transportation and moving costs from Florida to Pennsylvania
Housing deposits and basic furnishings
Groceries and utilities for their first month while job hunting
Even a small donation makes a huge difference. If you can’t give, please consider sharing this campaign—you never know whose heart it might reach.
A Final Word from Me
I wouldn’t be asking if it weren’t urgent. I’ve seen firsthand what Trey and Marion have been through. They’ve carried themselves with grace through heartbreak, setbacks, and loneliness, but no one can do it alone forever.
They deserve better—and with your help, they can finally get it.
Let’s give them the restart they need. Let’s help them get to Pennsylvania and rebuild the life they’ve fought so hard to keep.
Thank you for reading, sharing, and supporting.
— Connie Walker