Update August 09
To all of you who have expressed your concern and care for John and Cody let us say THANK YOU ! Your contributions, prayers, donations, help with housing costs and accommodations last winter, tutoring, transportation help, furniture, clothing and friendship have all made a difference.
You have helped to bring John and Cody in from the street. They are now living in a one bedroom apartment with a small deck (for Cody’s enjoyment) in the same neighborhood where they have lived for the past 20 years.
John is in the process of getting much needed medical attention. Cody too, has been to the doctor, though for a dog of his age, (19), he is in excellent health. John is studying, in class and with a tutor, to become literate. He now has a therapist working to help him overcome some of the roadblocks life circumstances have given to him. In short, their lives are completely different due to your help. They have come in from the cold in more ways than one.
Words cannot truly express the gratitude we feel to all of you for your generosity.
Now, we are asking for your help yet again. Though John has begun to receive some public assistance, it is not yet adequate to cover his rent. We need to raise an additional $3500. to cover rent for the remainder of his lease, more if he is to remain indoors next winter. Though these are rough economic times for all of us, any amount you are able to give will help make a difference. John and Cody’s lives were truly blessed by your generosity last winter. Please consider extending your helping hand again to keep them housed.
or by check (made out to John Parker or Linda Castagna) mailed to:
Surf City Tan
100 Levering St
Phila, PA 19127
All monies will be deposited in a checking account for John managed by Linda.
Thank you and God bless you,
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