Story
Hello, I am working with a family that consists of a grandfather caring for his 16yr old granddaughter. He adopted her after her mother died from a drug overdose and has been caring for her since she was a young girl with his wife. Three years ago, grandfather lost his wife. Grandfather and granddaughter struggle with significant health and mental health concerns, and lately the courts have been getting involved with concerns for conditions of the home. Grandfather does not want to lose his granddaughter, so the family has been working hard with me to remove the trash, get rid of old broken furniture, and get the home in better shape. As we have cleaned, I've noticed that the one piece of furniture in the living room (where grandfather spends much of his day) is a very old, dirty couch with missing cushions and exposed springs. Additionally, Grandfather struggles to stand up from the couch as it's very low to the ground so many times, he just sleeps there at night.
I'm hoping to get the family a new couch, or even better- a recliner that lifts up to help folks stand up easier with a loveseat/regular recliner for others to sit. Grandfather has been the only stable person in granddaughter's life, and it would be nice if the two of them had a place to sit together while they continue to organize and clean. I've seen the family motivated by small things (like a new wall calendar) so if I could tell them there would be new furniture coming, it would make their whole year! :)