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Mr. Jacob lived alone until his health began to decline. Robert, his son moved in with his father to care for him. “My father is proud,” Robert shared. “I didn’t realize he was going without food in the house for days or that he was so behind on his bills. He wouldn’t talk about it.”

Mr. Jacob’s neighbor recognized the signs that he needed help and began picking up a weekly food box from Dallas Christian Ministry. The first time Robert picked up the food box for his father he sat down with one of our volunteers to explain what was happening.

We provided him with information on our other programs and helped get his father caught up on his power bill. After a while, we didn’t see Robert again until earlier this year.

“I wanted to come by and let you know that my father passed,” Robert said, “If it hadn’t been for you all and the kindness of his neighbor, my father would not have eaten. I didn’t realize it until just recently, but my father had a life insurance policy. I want to give half of it to this ministry that served him so faithfully when he was in need.”

Mr. Jacob received the care he did because of the generosity of people like you, and it moved his son to be generous to future clients like his father who might also find themselves in a place of need. We are grateful to share in this ministry with you.

*Names have been changed to protect the privacy of clients