Michael and Son Cares Team are wrapping up their second cares job this year in Triangle, Virginia. The two families who received assistance from the Cares Team had strikingly similar stories. Both were single mothers who were forced to leave their jobs in order to care for their sick children, and both were saddled with the burden of choosing medical care for their children over essential home repairs. While the families plights were tragic, they certainly are not out of the ordinary in Triangle, VA. Within the last few years, because of a long awaited plan to widen roads in the area, nearly all of Triangles businesses have closed their door. Much of what remains is empty lots and boarded up buildings. This has left little opportunity for single mothers like our Care’s recipients who are unable to travel long distances to work. There has also been an increase in crime and gang activity in the area, leaving many to wonder if the businesses will even return. This has left many in the area, including our Cares recipients, skeptical about what the future holds for a small town in one of Americas richest areas.
Its businesses like Michael & Son who give hope to families like the ones in Triangle. Before they had contacted Michael & Son, the two cares recipients had reached out to every community and government organizations they could find, they were either turned away or out in a waiting list. In contrast, all it took was an email to the Cares team, a visit to meet the family and the process was under way. Within a week of contacting the Cares Program, both families had been approved for assistance. While the work done by the Cares Program won’t heal the families’ sick children or bring jobs back to the area, it will make their lives that much easier and hopefully inspire other businesses to reach out. After all, inspiring others to help those in need is the end goal of the Cares Program. You can see the story behind our second Triangle Cares job 5/6/12 on NBC4 at 12pm. Also, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and subscribe to our YouTube page to find out about special offers, fundraisers and more!
Michael & Son CEO Basim Mansour Talks to the press about the Cares Job
Basim shares a tender moment with Elias
A five leaf clover given to Basim by Elias's mother
