The second family we helped was a family of three, Sheila, Izzy (age 16 months) and Aylani (age 7). Sheila works at a local retail store but makes just enough to pay the rent and could not afford any furnishings.
When we arrived they only had one air mattress for the three of them. She would have to save years to provide her daughters with mattresses, couches and all the kitchen necessities.
The Miramonte Baseball Team got to work setting up couches, mattresses, desks and more! Within only two hours the place was complete with everything any family could ever want.
It was complete in record time and Sheila and her daughters couldn’t believe their eyes. Sheila said “I can’t believe this is my home.” Aylani said “My room is so beautiful.”
The next day she told us, “I’ve been sleeping on an air mattress for 3 months, it was like sleeping on air!” Her daughter said, “Mommy, I had the best sleep ever…it was like sleeping on marshmallows!”
Just imagine, only a few months ago they were living in a shelter and sleeping on the floor. Now, they have a comfortable place and a fresh start all because you cared.
You made all that happen in one day for two families! Thank you for your support, kindness and generosity. Thank you for taking the job beyond baseball and showing the community what it really means to be a team.
Go MATS!
With gratitude,
Donna and Chris
Grateful Gatherings, Founders
