A very special donation was made recently to the Hope House of Central Illinois. The idea was birthed from the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce Banquet Dinner, where Hope House was one of four non-profits involved in receiving donations. April and Mark Wolfe who founded Wolfe Ranch, kicked off their Paint the Streets in Kincaid Fundraiser where plots of sidewalk were bought, decorated, and donations were sent off.
A total of $400, greater than the expected goal, has been gifted to the Hope House of Central Illinois to be used in their general fund. And it could not have gone to a much better place. The Hope House is a safe space for families to live, eat, and reset themselves, after losing a child. Often, even living in your own home can be the hardest for those that have lost a loved one, as one's own home can be a constant reminder.
The Wolfes and the Co-Founder of the Hope House, Monica Wamsley, both have suffered the loss of a child, making this truly devastating experience an issue that hits close to home. The building is nearly finished and Monica Wamsley is ready to accept families that need this recovery safe space.
Wamsley and the Wolfes talked about the daily routine that is harshly upended by this tragic loss. Many, thankfully, will not have to suffer through this pain, Wamsley and the Wolfes understand that these families just need a place to go to begin healing.
April Wolf speaks on the impact that is felt throughout different parts of a family. The Mother and father have suffered greatly, and so have the siblings, grandparents, and godparents. The Hope House is open for all extensions of the family to try to regain normalcy, surrounded by people who are feeling similar grief.
The Hope House of Central Illinois is grateful for the donation from the Wolfe Ranch. Thanks to efforts like these, there will be a family that can rest easier and experiences a less painful time through their pain with the Hope House.
April Wolfe, Mark Wolfe, and Monica Wamsley appeared as guests on the WTIM Morning Show.
