Director's Corner - Chris and Julie Ford Family
The headline, startling picture, and accompanying article in this morning's Messenger Inquirer informed us that Chris and Julie Ford and their five children escaped their burning home last evening unharmed. Three of the children are enrolled as OCS students (6th, 4th and K) with two still at home. Earlier this morning, I spoke with Bev and Mel Howard, Julie's parents. At this point, the family is taking it one day at a time. They feel extremely fortunate and grateful that all are OK. Certainly, I assured them that their OCS family was interested in providing any assistance needed.
The family essentially lost everything in the fire. They are in the process of identifying a set of immediate and long term needs. As they sort through this, I suggest that we as OCS family provide help in the following ways:
· Provide Financial Assistance - If you would like to donate either cash or SCRIP cards to help the family, you can drop your donation at any of the school offices or Central Office/SCRIP. Please note that Central Office/SCRIP is open today until 5:00 PM. We will make sure that the donations get to the Ford family quickly to help them take important steps forward.
· Pray - Please join me in thanking our Father God for allowing them to escape the fire unhurt. We ask that God continue to shower on them the graces needed to move forward with peace in their hearts.
As more specific needs (clothing, toys, etc.) are identified by the family, we will pass the word via In The Loop.
I appreciate all you do to help us fulfill our mission of excellence in Catholic faith formation and academics. As always, your comments and insights are important to me. I can be reached via phone at 852-8028 and email at ken.rasp@owensborocatholic.org.
God's Peace!
Ken R. Rasp
OCS Director
The family essentially lost everything in the fire. They are in the process of identifying a set of immediate and long term needs. As they sort through this, I suggest that we as OCS family provide help in the following ways:
· Provide Financial Assistance - If you would like to donate either cash or SCRIP cards to help the family, you can drop your donation at any of the school offices or Central Office/SCRIP. Please note that Central Office/SCRIP is open today until 5:00 PM. We will make sure that the donations get to the Ford family quickly to help them take important steps forward.
· Pray - Please join me in thanking our Father God for allowing them to escape the fire unhurt. We ask that God continue to shower on them the graces needed to move forward with peace in their hearts.
As more specific needs (clothing, toys, etc.) are identified by the family, we will pass the word via In The Loop.
I appreciate all you do to help us fulfill our mission of excellence in Catholic faith formation and academics. As always, your comments and insights are important to me. I can be reached via phone at 852-8028 and email at ken.rasp@owensborocatholic.org.
God's Peace!
Ken R. Rasp
OCS Director
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