Times Charities: Grace Ministries helps couple after unexpected car problems

Throughout the holiday season, Times Record News will be sharing stories of how Times Charities has aided our partner nonprofit organizations in helping individuals throughout the past year.

Grace Ministries of Burkburnett was able to help a couple who had gotten behind on their bills after some unexpected car problems.

The couple came to the organization for help with their electric bill. The electric company was working out a payment plan.

They explained that their car’s water pump went out and then the timing belt broke. The repair costs were more than $500 and they then did not have enough money for the electric bill.

Earlier that year, the man had a stroke and could no longer work.

The woman stayed at home with him since the stroke. They also had a home health care service that checks on him regularly.

Through the help of donations to Times Charities, Grace Ministries was able to pay the couple’s electric bill in the amount of $174.20.

Times Charities, a nonprofit created by the Times Record News more than 20 years ago, raises money during the holiday season to address financial woes throughout the calendar year. Times Charities also helps area veterans get back on their feet.

Donations to Times Charities go to the four partners: Faith Mission, Interfaith Outreach Services, The Salvation Army and Grace Ministries in Burkburnett.

Overhead expenses are not paid from donations.

No money is spent from the Times Charities account until the situations of those seeking help are verified by our partners.

Donations can be made in the form of cash, checks and debit or credit cards. Online donations are also welcome through https://wichitacf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate

Make checks payable to Times Charities/WFACF, and mail them to 2405 Kell #100, Wichita Falls, TX 76308.

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