Hi everyone,

I’m attempting to raise funds for my neighbors, Joannette Declue, her 10-year-old daughter Jordyn, and Justin Edwards, who are facing an overwhelming financial crisis that has been exacerbated by a recent medical emergency.

Even before the medical emergency, the family was struggling financially and living paycheck to paycheck. Then, on January 8, Justin was involved in a serious trucking accident where his truck flipped and he had to be med evac’d to a hospital in Texas. Justin spent in the ICU, fighting to breathe with the help of a ventilator after suffering from a lacerated spleen, broken ribs, and a punctured lung. While we’re grateful that he is slowly recovering, he and the family remain without his support and income from work. They’re also uncertain of the potential medical debt that might be accrued.

Joanette and her daughter haven’t even been able to afford to travel to Texas to be with Justin during his hospitalization. They are coping with this frightening situation from afar while also trying to keep the household afloat and heat on.

With Justin’s income gone, essential bills have quickly fallen even further behind:

Joannette is exhausting community resources: she’s called United Way and has applied for LIHEAP, but most of these programs take time, require transportation, and do not cover immediate or extensive needs. Right now, the family is caught in a gap with no financial safety net.

Funds raised will go directly toward rent and utilities, helping this family remain housed and stable while Justin continues his recovery.

Any amount helps. Thank you for your kindness and compassion.