I met Gary Jamison, a 67 year old gentleman, after he had a medical emergency and we were called to house his little dog for him while he was in the hospital.  When Gary was released from the hospital he came to pick up his dog, Remi, and I learned that he had been homeless and living in his truck for the last 7 months. His medical emergency, and subsequent 4 day stay in the hospital, were a direct result of sleeping upright in his vehicle and the freezing temperatures. Shelters were not an option for him because most would not accept his dog and the two of them are inseparable. The day before Thanksgiving, my family and I brought Gary and Remi home to stay with us until we could find him a more permanent living situation.

Through lots of community effort, Gary has been approved for an income based apartment in Marshall.  He has to pay for 1st months rent, deposit, and a pet deposit, along with the other general expenses of moving and getting settled in to a new place. Although he's been the perfect house guest, I'm sure he's ready to finally have a place to call his own.

If you could help us help Gary, by easing the financial burden of moving into a new place after being homeless for so long, and getting him everything that he needs in his new place, we would truly be grateful.