Of approx. 24 checks distributed that night , we have the following: One student donated to a handful of GoFundMe’s for people who clearly noted that their home life was bad and they were working on ways to get out (related to her own experience) Another donated both her check and her boyfriend’s check to her sister who has been struggling for the past few months and whose fiancé (now husband) had an unexpected surgery that they weren’t sure how to afford A grad student from China used it for herself as she had been concerned about how they’d afford their last month’s rent before returning to China. One student and some of his friends sponsored and worked at a soup kitchen at Queen City Kitchen, serving 100 homeless folks. They’re hoping to go back monthly. Another gave it to the ACLU Two students gave theirs to a housemate who has been struggling with paying her tuition. This money gave her some breathing room. One gave his to a homeless friend he made. One of the students donated his to MyCincinnati which supports school music programs Another gave it his to a friend, who is struggling and who is living off their financial aid. Another student gave his to the Anglican Relief and Development Another gave his to a friend who was struggling to get into better housing.

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When we were blessed with this gift from Good Shepherd we both said what an amazing idea this was and we were not surprised that the church came up it, Good Shepherd is just that a good shepherd! We both said the name of our friend at the same time! Her husband has been disabled from his home construction job and was on disability but then it was taken away and they just gave up the fight. He truly is disabled and in a power chair and like many of us very proud and trying to get along as best they can. We have been helping them along the way. Her sister was hit by a semi truck while she was on her motorcyle. It was her fault, blacked out, and she has survived but she is going through so much with pain and more surgeries. She just suffered the loss of her long time boyfriend. Was left with nothing because they never got married. Also, a rough situation. Our friend is now caring for her sister and husband and tries to work cleaning homes and offices. She is most kind and a wonderful caretaker. We pray for strength for her and them all along this journey. We matched this gift and they were truly thankful that we would bless them. Their furnace is failing and their oven is out. The list goes on and on. You may know someone just like them. They want to thank everyone at Good Shepherd and so do we! Thank you for this opporunity to bless people!

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