Please help a Soul out.
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My friend Kathleen Malone is one of the nicest, kindest, funniest people I’ve ever known. She would help a friend any time, in any way she could.
But right now, she’s the one who’s in trouble. Please help if you can.
A few months ago, her Kia Soul went in for repair. The bill was much higher than she expected, and she just could not afford to pay it. She spoke to the man in charge of the repair shop at the dealership and explained her dilemma. They agreed that the car could stay at the dealership until she could pay the bill.
Meanwhile, she continued making her car payments.
Then came COVID. Kathleen lost her job. She was able to keep up with the basics to get by but was not able to put enough aside to pay for her car. She kept in touch with the dealership and her contact said there was no problem. She wasn’t too worried – he had her phone number and she figured he’d let her know if things changed.
She got really sick a couple of times. Then she found her position at work was being permanently eliminated. She lost her dental insurance and a bridge in her mouth the same week.
At this point, she felt sad and defeated. Could it get worse?
Sadly, the answer is YES.
On Tuesday, May 26, she got a letter. Her car has been impounded. She was stunned. She called the dealership and her contact said that his boss wanted him to do something about the car. She asked why he couldn’t have given her some notice – a letter, a phone call, or something – before he took action. He made a few excuses and admitted that maybe he should have contacted her … but now it’s too late. Fees have piled on and now she needs nearly $5,000 to get the car back. And she only has until June 4 to do it.
If she doesn’t come up with the cash somehow, the car will be sold. She will still owe the money but will have no chance of getting her car back. And it will destroy her credit.
I know that an awful lot of people are hurting right now. Times are tough for so many, but if you can help her, it would be appreciated more than you can imagine.
But right now, she’s the one who’s in trouble. Please help if you can.
A few months ago, her Kia Soul went in for repair. The bill was much higher than she expected, and she just could not afford to pay it. She spoke to the man in charge of the repair shop at the dealership and explained her dilemma. They agreed that the car could stay at the dealership until she could pay the bill.
Meanwhile, she continued making her car payments.
Then came COVID. Kathleen lost her job. She was able to keep up with the basics to get by but was not able to put enough aside to pay for her car. She kept in touch with the dealership and her contact said there was no problem. She wasn’t too worried – he had her phone number and she figured he’d let her know if things changed.
She got really sick a couple of times. Then she found her position at work was being permanently eliminated. She lost her dental insurance and a bridge in her mouth the same week.
At this point, she felt sad and defeated. Could it get worse?
Sadly, the answer is YES.
On Tuesday, May 26, she got a letter. Her car has been impounded. She was stunned. She called the dealership and her contact said that his boss wanted him to do something about the car. She asked why he couldn’t have given her some notice – a letter, a phone call, or something – before he took action. He made a few excuses and admitted that maybe he should have contacted her … but now it’s too late. Fees have piled on and now she needs nearly $5,000 to get the car back. And she only has until June 4 to do it.
If she doesn’t come up with the cash somehow, the car will be sold. She will still owe the money but will have no chance of getting her car back. And it will destroy her credit.
I know that an awful lot of people are hurting right now. Times are tough for so many, but if you can help her, it would be appreciated more than you can imagine.
Organizer and beneficiary
Jayne Cannon
Organizer
Charlotte, NC
Kathleen Malone
Beneficiary