EDITOR’S NOTE – The Barley MacTavish Fund was established to assist Midland County residents facing financial hardship or distress. To request assistance from the Barley MacTavish Fund dial 2-1-1 and ask to speak to the Connections Manager for the 211 of Northeast Michigan LIFT Program.
There is no real Barley MacTavish. This fund was established by an anonymous donor and is being continued with private financial support, plus donations from area residents during the holiday season. The project has been undertaken to help make Midland a little better place to live. Letters to Barley are not from actual applicants, but do represent typical requests. Names of applicants are never published.
We are blessed in our blended family with our four children, ages from three to eleven. Our kids get along and love our neighborhood and local schools. Both of us work full time. Unfortunately, my husband had a stroke about three months ago. Being there when it happened, I was able to get him the medical care immediately. Thank goodness.
But during recovery he does not get paid. We have a bit of savings and my salary. We have double downed on our budget and the kids have been great. Our next major bill we need help with is our mortgage. We have never asked for help nor dreamed we would be in this situation. Would you be able to help us this one time? Thank you.
Medical emergencies can “throw a monkey wrench” in the plans of any household. I am relieved that your partner will make a full recovery. A check in your name will be sent to your bank for your mortgage. Best wishes to your family.
