Mom leaves behind four minor children after a life of struggle and heartache.  She fought battles on Earth with sin, love, and cancer.  When we say we are for the orphans + widows this is who we are talking about.

From left to right: new Landlord, Dad, Son, Daughter, Daughter, Sister in Law, Volunteer

The Love INC Network is working to help this family find stability and a fresh start.

Love INC was first introduced through volunteers at Good News Club (an after school program that connects with learners and teaches them about Jesus) when Mom needed some assistance.  That was in December of 2025.

Fast forward, Mom’s cancer is spreading and end of Earthly life is drawing near.  The kids start attending Kids First on Wednesday evenings at First Baptist Church at The Villages (a new outreach program) where the 17 year old connected with a compassionate volunteer + mentor, Cliff and the younger kids connected with Kathy, a Good News + Journey volunteer.  They also started to connect with Pastor Branch during this time.

They started noticing that Mom was declining rapidly and Pastor Branch was able to visit, pray, share the Gospel message with Mom (and the kids), and unfortunately Mom left this Earth in May.  In the words of Pastor Branch, “I believe Mom had a conversion experience and is now walking with the Lord”.

What has been done thus far?

Together we helped them start on a FRESH pathway.  Meeting them where they are, combining households, and establishing a new foundation.  Together we’ve secured:

*Safe + stable housing through a landlord willing to take a risk on a struggling family through one of the Love INC Board Member’s connections.  Utility deposits and connections were made through the Love INC Network.

*Legal + reliable transportation through a Love INC Donor who recently bought a newer vehicle and chose to donate the older one to Love INC versus trading it in at the dealership. Dad has 6 months of auto insurance paid by your generous donations.

*Livable Wages: Dad was working a full-time job already, but is switching companies for more hours of work and more pay.

*Childcare has been established by Dad.  He set the kids up with summer camp for the month of June.

*Furniture and clothing were moved from Mom’s house to the new house.  Love INC was able to supplement the missing elements (Dining table + Chairs, Sofa to fit the space.)

*Freezer Meals were provided by the Women’s Ministry at First Baptist Church at The Villages for a jumpstart (since Dad does not receive any food assistance).

What’s next? 

*Social Security: While the kids qualify for Social Security benefits, we are told by the local office it could take 3-6 months to kick in.  In the meantime, Dad barely makes enough wages to cover the basics.  Praying the process will be smooth and quicker than expected.

*Strong Relational Network:

Finances, Stewardship, Accountability: We are looking for a few good men to come along side Dad to coach healthy parenting and stewardship of funds, bills, and all things to manage a productive and Godly household.  Dad has asked more than one time for help to become a GREAT FATHER. (once or twice per week. 1-2 hours)

Meals: We are looking for a few people to prepare freezer meals with instructions on the outside.  Things that can be popped into the oven for dinner. (4-5 people. once per month for the next 3 months.)

Laundry: Dad needs help getting a handle on all the new things coming his way.  Having a weekly laundry angel would be SOOO helpful.  Pick up laundry, take it to the laundry mat, wash, dry, fold, and put away.  A great way to invest in the kids and teach them how to care for their things and walk along side them. (2 people. once per week for 3 months -or less)

Homework help: Once school is back in session- four kids, one parent.  Planning ahead to help with after school homework for the transition in August would be AMAZING! (3 people-prefer 2 women and 1 man-to help kids for 1 hour after school-2-3 days each week, for the month of August.)

This family is distressed, but trusting in God.  We need more hands + feet to hold them up and walk forward with them.

This world is tough.  Our Abba Father is tougher.  Let’s help this family see how life can be different.  Let’s help break generational cycles through love, compassion, listening, and understanding.

Dad has taken custody of not only his own three children, but also Mom’s 17 year old son.  Dad has expressed, “I lost my father at a young age. I have seven brothers. I lost two brothers last year and one is special needs.  My mother struggles, but she wants to be in our lives.  I just want a better life for my kids.”

James 1:27

THEY HAVE IT NOW LET’S HELP THEM KEEP IT.

They are in a home.  It’s a four bedroom, 2 bath house in Ocala.  God is good and gracious to open this door for the family.  NOW comes the part where they keep it.  WITH SO MANY THINGS HAPPENING AT ONE TIME-Dad’s income isn’t enough to cover everything that comes with starting over.  He went from a one-bedroom apartment – shared with his special needs brother- to a house.

We want to walk with them and keep their heads above the raging waters.  Dad is tired. But he is also GRATEFUL.  He has shown his GRATITUDE over and over.

Will you help us continue to help them? 

Dad is working, but one small hiccup or missed hours of work to handle paperwork, benefits, etc. and he will fall behind. Our goal is to have $3,500 (that’s the eqivelent of 2 months expenses) available for this family over the next 6 months while they await benefits.

Place “J Family” in the note/memo line and we will gladly update you on where your donation was spent on behalf of this family.

We are in this together.

Blessings,