Mail Tribune – Filling in the Cracks

Mail Tribune – Filling in the Cracks

Filling in the cracks Help Now! center works within the system for benefit  of those who can’t By JONEL ALECCIAMedford Mail Tribune, December 4, 2004 There was a time when Tim McMullen didn’t need help from anyone. He held a good job, owned his own home, drove...
Out of Harm’s Way

Out of Harm’s Way

Seventy-one year old Lyle Tessman …who had spent his entire working life in Southern Oregon, was lonely and vulnerable after having recently lost his wife, Susan to cancer. Lyle Tessman He had bought diamonds and travel for Susan and, when Nikki (care giver)...
Battling Goliath

Battling Goliath

Verna Cerace’s bank account racked up over $200 …in “non-sufficient funds” charges in a matter of days. As far as she knew, she had plenty of money in her account. Verna Cerace After some detective work with the bank, it turned out not to be...
Cutting Through the Red Tape

Cutting Through the Red Tape

Tanya Forbes received a letter last November from the State of Hawaii notifying her that she owed $7,500 in back child support payments. Tanya Forbes The only time her children had been in someone else’s custody was for three months when her mother cared for her...