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We in the Mira Mesa, Scripps Ranch, and Penasquitos area have
a unique opportunity to assist a family in need – the Noel
family.
The Noels are a family of five living in a two-bedroom, 1008
square foot home here in our neighborhood. Jose and Brenda are parents
to three boys, ages 9 to 20, with moderate to severe physical and mental
handicaps. The boys require special attention, constant in-home
supervision, and receive special education. The father also has
significant health issues that have adversely affected his ability to
work. The mother is the primary caregiver to this family of five.
As you can imagine, it has become increasingly challenging to
care for these boys in such small surroundings. Keep in mind that, unlike a
typical family whose children leave home as they grow older, these boys
will never be leaving home. However, through all the stress and
difficulties, the parents remain loving, grateful, and uncomplaining.
We seek to lighten their burden and the place to start is to
provide more living space. Currently, the parents have given up their master
bedroom to the oldest son to accommodate his special needs and they
have turned the living room into their bedroom. It became apparent to
friends and neighbors that an additional bedroom and bathroom would
help this family tremendously. The idea was presented to the Noel
family and they gratefully accepted our offer to assist them. |
HOW YOU CAN HELP!
It is our desire as friends of the Noel family to provide an additional bedroom and bathroom for the family. Conservative
cost estimates for such a remodeling project are around $68,000.
We have completed a needs assessment and have received a
generous offer to do the construction drawings for free. We plan on providing most of
the labor for the project through neighbors and friends. The cost of
materials and supplies has already been met through fund-raising in the
community.
If you desire to provide labor and/or materials, or know of those who are, your
assistance is most welcomed and needed.
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The family is worthy of our help. With everyone’s involvement
and support this project can be accomplished.
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