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Nearly two decades of caring for Cindy Thomas’ bed-ridden husband put her household in financial need this year. When electricity to her home was in danger of being cut off, the Neediest Cases fund helped.
“That program, had it not been in place, would have made it very difficult to keep the electricity on,” said Thomas. “And the electricity is a necessity because of the medical equipment we have in the house with his care.”
Thomas’ husband, Bishop Eddie Thomas, suffered a massive stroke and was in intensive care for four months this year. He needs a life support machine and round the clock care to live.
The fund gave $372 toward the couple’s electric bill.