Rowena Smith and her family recently moved to Fort Wayne from Florida and needed a little extra support. Through the CANI Family Development program, Family Support Services Worker Andrea Young has been helping her get settled in to her new home and city.
Andrea learned Rowena had been on medical leave at work for a few months, so money was tight. Andrea told her supervisor John Robb about her situation, and with Rowena’s permission, John shared her story with his daughter Triston, a manager at Flat Top Grille. Tristann and the employees at the restaurant have helped CANI families in the past and wanted to help again. She rallied support at her work place and the servers donated a portion of their tips to buy clothing and other needed items for the Smiths. (Thank you Flat Top Grille employees!)
Recently, Andrea, John and Triston delivered the items to Rowena’s home. (See photos)
She was thrilled by the donation and expressed her gratitude.
This might not seem like a big deal to some people, but it made a world of difference to the Smith family. You never know what effect a small gift will have on someone in need. And the added bonus is that it makes you feel good too!
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