Helping Hearts, LLC

Need to feed two adults, one Autistic 6y/o, and a 4mth old on formula and rice cereal without government assistance.

The family lives in Rifle but meals can be delivered to us or her brother (our neighbor) who will deliver them in the mornings in his way to work in the area.

Other options that will be received with gratitude are gift cards for local restaurants ($50+), Uber Eats ($50+), and/or formula (contact meal coordinator for specifics).

Please drop off meals for delivery the night before between 5 and 6pm.

Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity after this Mother of two young children went through extensive surgery with multiple complications. It is appreciated beyond words.

Meals For Miranda Lange-Jones via Take Them A Meal View the meal schedule for Miranda Lange-Jones on Take Them A Meal.

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Stay safe and have fun! 💜

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The Department of Local Affairs has funding available through the Temporary Rental Assistance Grant for temporary rental assistance for Coloradans who have fallen behind on their rent, meet income limits and other qualifying factors, and are at risk of eviction or displacement.

Please note that funds are only available temporarily and will be disbursed until fully exhausted. There is more demand than funds available but the top priority is to ensure that the needs of as many Coloradans as possible are met in an equitable, clear, and efficient manner.

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Hey Meekerites!

A local family experienced a terrifying accident with a semi truck today and are in need of some extra love while the young mama recovers.

If you’re so inclined, you can sign up to deliver and/or sponsor a meal here:

https://takethemameal.com/FEBY8677

Thanks in advance! 🥰

Meals For Ashley Roach via Take Them A Meal View the meal schedule for Ashley Roach on Take Them A Meal.

We’re all just one step away from catastrophe and this has been a series of unfortunate events.

If you’re so inclined, every little bit helps!

https://gofund.me/e9b923b3

Thanks, friends. 💜

Karl and Jenny Emergency Home Repairs, organized by Karl Erikson Hi, my name is Karl and I'm a disabled veteran. I was my mother's caretaker until s… Karl Erikson needs your support for Karl and Jenny Emergency Home Repairs

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Hi Meekerites!

I’ve recently been informed by a close friend of the Hobbs’ Family that their immediate needs have been met and they’re no longer in need of monetary and/or meal donations; however, anything you can give to Muxlow Family to help cover extensive medical bills would be greatly appreciated. 💜

Meal Train for Muxlow family Over the weekend a family’s worst, nightmare, happened. Bow was in a very tragic car accident, and is still currently in the hospital. The Muxlow family is going to need family and the community to pull together to help assist in their time of need. Please help this amazing family by lending your ...

Hey Meekerites! Here’s another opportunity to invest in the PEOPLE that make our community the wonderful place it is to live.

Please sign up to bring this young mama and her family a meal while she’s healing/recovering.

If you’re unable to do that, don’t hesitate to reach out if there are financial resources, childcare, and/or another type of supply you can provide while they weather this storm.

Thank you for your hearts, prayers, and actions - whatever that may look like - for “one or our own” in their time of need. 💜

Meal Train for Faith Hering Hello, as some of you may know faith has had a pretty tough year after she underwent a surgery last year that ended up with complications resulting in her having to have a total of 4 surgeries in a 3 week span. 1 of them was due to her going septic and us almost losing her. Scariest day of our life....

What a fantastic program in the face of tremendous community need!

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Northwest Auto Sales & Service, your local GMC Dealership and Auto Service company, has launched a remarkable program aimed at supporting individuals, families, or organizations within our community who are in need. This initiative is not limited to just monetary support but extends its reach to provide manual labor, supplies, or companionship.

Through this initiative, Northwest Auto Sales & Service hopes to foster a sense of unity and mutual support within our tight-knit community. It’s not just about providing support; it’s about building stronger relationships and a better future for everyone involved.

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Friends, please take a moment to read Lacey’s story through the words of her fourteen-year-old son and reflect on how you can stand with them in this scary and stressful season.

If you are able to contribute financially, please know there’s no amount “too small” and every donation is received with the humility and spirit of gratitude that defines this family.

If you are able to contribute a meal after she returns from her extended hospital, please stay tuned to this page for the link to sign up toward the end of this month (will be seeking coverage for the first two weeks of February).

Perhaps neither of those are options, but you’d like to help in some other way?

Please don’t understand the value and weight of an encouraging word and know Lacey - and her family - appreciate your prayers and good wishes.

Thank you in advance for your time and generosity!

Her First Deep Breath, organized by Amber Douglas Hi, my name is Kelton and I am fundraising for my mother’s Pectus Excavatum surgery happening on J… Amber Douglas needs your support for Her First Deep Breath

Today, we had the tremendous privilege of celebrating community with family, friends, and the residents that make their home at The Pines.

It was a beautiful day gift wrapped in joy and love as we gathered around a couple of big tables to share delicious food, conversation, laughs, music, and life stories.

And it’s safe to say based on the feedback from all that we’re already looking forward to doing it again next year!

For now, speaking both personally and on behalf of Helping Hearts, I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude to a few people.

To my husband, Noel, who utilized his time/energy this week shopping and doing the bulk of the cooking: We were all fed - satisfyingly at that! - because of YOU. There are simply no words big enough to do justice to the honor you deserve, my humble king… but THANK YOU for being my partner in every endeavor and cheerfully doing more than your fair share at every opportunity you can, especially when I’m sick/down.

I love you with every part of me - unconditionally and unequivocally.

To my children, Joshua, Emmalyn, & Ellyana: You three were absolutely incredible helpers and I cannot begin to put words around neither the height, width, and depth of my love for every. single. part. of you nor the holy pride watching each of you blossom, flourish, and simply shine with your huge love for people, servants’ hearts, gifts, strengths… and “YES!”, says your *ahem* VERY quirky mother… your quirks too!

Y’all may be “little” in some ways, but a) NEVER let anyone’s opinion usurp the authority of God’s Word that instructs us “big” people not to “despise the youth”. It is out of the “mouths of babes” that TRUTH is declared with the purest of love.

And b) As your mama, I can unequivocally say without hesitation that none of you EVER have to entertain doubt or fear (although you will because that’s normal as a human - your job is to surrender those emotions to God “on repeat” while asking for wisdom until you have peace around what to do next) that while you’re always going to be growing in some way, y’all are already MIGHTY and POWERFUL.

To my mom and dad, Levi and Darcy: It was/is your example that primarily laid the foundation for everything about today. From equipping us with the skills to cook, giving us opportunities to clean, and always being willing to set another plate at the table for someone in need of food, family, or both. THANK YOU for showing up and bringing your supply - whatever that has looked like - in every season to date. We honor, respect, and love you both immensely. And I hope “less is more” applies here because, quite frankly, my mind boggles at the infinite number of examples I’ve personally witnessed and/or heard about from others - near and far.

And that is a hard YES! re: others “gossiping” behind your backs around your good deeds. I have ALWAYS been proud of where I come from even when I was confused about who I was and I can say with all honesty and no hesitation that serving others by your sides as a grown woman - with your full support in the work I/we do - is one of the GREATEST privileges of my life.

To my sister, Ashley, brother-in-love, Pete, nephews, Dominik & Elijah, and Nana Reta: A young, busy, and neurodivergent family and y’all still showed up with food and smiles, cheerfully serving, helping clean up, etc.

Although none of you - for reasons I respect - are on social media (except you, Nana Reta… haaaiiii if you see this haha), each and every one of you unapologetically wave your brilliantly beautiful freak flags boldly, perceive others’ often while they’re still unaware it exists or are simply anxious about unfurling it, and you give them the gift of your presence and its protective covering, empowering them to do it on their own. I’ve watched it happen time and again and I’m in awe every time.

THANK YOU for all the sacrifice and being present.

To my husband’s best friend, brother-in-Christ, and fellow Housing Authority board member, Sean: It was above and beyond that you blessed us with your presence today. Especially with a back injury and a busy family of your own. I’m not surprised at this point because I’ve come to learn that’s simply who you are as a human being, but please know you were seen and heard and that you showing up mattered - and always will. For every single person there.

To Stacie and Mike: Huge thanks for the permission, spreading the word, coordinating with us, and getting extra tables/chairs ready to be set up.

To Robin and Lacey: Your generosity on the items we utilized to make their space a little extra festive and beautiful for dinner today still has my heart overflowing and jaw dropping. Y’all are a blessing to this community and I’ll leave it at that so as to not embarrass anyone too much.

And last but not least, Shawnie and family: THANK YOU for the beautiful and abundant supply of plates, napkins, silverware, etc. y’all provided for the feast today. I know I speak for a whole lot of grateful people that there weren’t hours of dishes/clean up to do afterward. Your hearts and your contribution was/is truly appreciated.

Happy Gratitude Day, friends! We hope each of you had a special, peaceful, and safe day celebrating with your loved ones too. Whatever that may look like for you/yours!

Just remember there’s always a seat at our table for you too. 💜

Hi Friends! Quick FYI:

During the Mountain Valley Bank Festival this year, the Colorado Housing & Finance Authority Association (CHFA) will be sponsoring a PICKLEBALL Tournament.

All donations will go toward supporting the Rio Blanco County Safehouse that provides resources, counseling and more for survivors of domestic violence.

Please consider stopping by to participate in the fun, donate if you’re able, and show your support for this organization doing powerful, difficult work in our community.

Thank you! 💜

Every human being has limitations and the boundaries around them - physical, financial, etc. - should be honored.

Every human being, including their families, also know what it’s like for unimaginable tragedy to strike without warning.

In these types of situations, when there is nothing to be done except pray and wait, the next best way we can unite in love is through the protection of provision for practical needs as they navigate their way through the crisis itself and the exacerbation of it secondary to the financial hardship it has produced.

If you are able and/or willing to donate to this family in need, no amount is too small to make a big difference in their suffering. Thank you in advance for your compassion and generosity!

https://gofund.me/f3d750b0

Morse Family Support Fund, organized by Amber Douglas On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, the worst fear of every mother became a reality after she secured… Amber Douglas needs your support for Morse Family Support Fund

Meekerites:

A local family needs dinners for the next week from April 18th thru April 24th while recovering from emergency surgery.

If you can provide a homemade meal, please click the link below for more details.

If you would like to provide a gift card to a local restaurant and/or grocery store, please shoot me a message to make the appropriate arrangements.

Thank you for your heart and ensuring this mama and her boys are covered with love while navigating the journey back to health! 💜

https://www.TakeThemAMeal.com/ZKLN5009

Meals For . . . Jessica Torres Click on the link above to view the meal schedule for Jessica Torres on TakeThemAMeal.com.

Women of Meeker:

Space is limited and going fast.

Don’t miss this opportunity for connection and empowerment!

I look forward to seeing y’all there.