PLEASE MEET DENE:
Dene was 19 when we first met. She was gettin around on her painted skateboard, living homeless in the U-District. I'll never forget the day she came into the FH office and we handed her a giant box of art supplies sent in for her by all of you.
Art is everything for Dene. She took the box in her arms and instantly dropped to her knees, going through every specific item with little sounds of happiness and gratitude.
That was five years ago. Over those years there were lots more art supplies, beautiful conversations, a friendship made, and so many struggles.
Yesterday my heart dropped visiting her in Georgetown. She could barely stand, her legs swollen from failing kidneys. She's getting medical attention now, hoping for the best.
I am having a hard time writing this post. How can there not be enough housing for everyone? How can there not be enough rehab beds for everyone? How can there not be enough mental health care for everyone? How can this be in a land of so many riches? What are we making important?
We would like to raise $300 for Safeway food-cards for Dene. It will make a difference for her to eat healthy and take the worry of food off her stressful plate. Please help.
UPDATE: The Paypal link has been pulled in that the goal of raising $300 has been met with $1,206.29 donated, wowWOW!! This will mean so much to Dene!!!!!!!!!!!! All funds will go to purchasing Safeway gift cards for Dene. As is always the case, no funds go to Facing Homelessness. Heartfelt THANKS to everyone that reached out with LOVE and support!!
If she gets through this she wants to take art classes at Gage Academy. I can't wait for that to happen for her!
Georgetown Neighborhood | Rex
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