I am a property manager in Maryland. James Craig is my on-call handyman. He and his wife have seven children (including a newborn boy). She works at Wendy\u2019s and he does repair and maintenance when needed as piece-work.\u00a0<\/span>
A few days ago, the 3-bedroom rowhome they rent was destroyed by fire. Everyone escaped without harm, but the family has lost *everything* other than the clothes on their backs. \u00a0Mr. Craig also lost most of his tools which will keep him from continuing to work.<\/span>
While we attempt to find temporary housing for the family, they are in desperate need of all the things we all need to live day-to-day. Any financial donation will go to providing those basics\u2014especially food and clothing and rent.<\/span>
Assistance is needed as soon as possible.<\/span>
Mr. Craig has worked for me for years and has a unique work ethic. He works hard every day, and no job is ever completed until he pronounces it perfect. He has an old fashioned pride in his work rarely seen today. He has helped many people in his career and now he and his family deserve a little help as well.<\/span>
I am doing everything I can to get him re-established and I hope you can help me. \u00a0Thank you.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Help the Craig Family after a fire: I am a property manager in Maryland. James Craig is my on-call handyman. He and his wife have seven children (including a newborn boy). She works at Wendy\u2019s and he does repair and maintenance when needed as piece-work.\u00a0A few days ago, the 3-bedroom rowhome they rent was destroyed […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":92,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[20],"class_list":["post-94898","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-works-of-mercy"],"yoast_head":"\n
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