Everyday Angels

Identifying people in need in our community.

In May, Bob Meyer boldly shared his throat cancer story with our readers. Bob’s concern for his family, and desire to give his story purpose, were greater than himself. Sadly, Bob’s story didn’t end as we had prayed. His last scheduled surgery was halted when doctors discovered that his cancer had spread too far. Their efforts would be futile. Bob was placed in hospice care and passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving wife, Terry, and daughter Maria. " " My daughter and I are deeply grateful and humbled by the tremendous support and generosity from friends and neighbors, known and unknown, who donated to Everyday Angels and our GoFundMe page to help offset the medical expenses from my husband’s 10-month battle with throat cancer. Your kindness to us will never be forgotten and we will pay it forward in the months and years to come.” — Blessings, Terry and Maria

We also honor the life of a local legend, James Jicha, 86, who passed away from cancer in May. You couldn‘t walk into the Publix in Towne Lake without a warm smile and hug from Mr. Jim. He had worked for Publix for 25 years. His warm smile will be missed by everyone. He lived a long and blessed life, and we are grateful to have been a small part of it. " Jim was a true gentleman. It was such a pleasure to work with him at Publix. He touched the lives of everyone around him and made this world a better place to live, and Publix a better place to work and shop.” — Carla McPhee

Bob Meyer Jim Jicha

As a nonprofit, we hear of many stories of heartbreak. It is our privilege and honor to meet some of the strongest, yet most broken, people during their most difficult seasons of life. We do not like to share negative stories, but we all know that, often, stories don’t end as we hope. We are grateful for the long lives of these two gentlemen. While we wish things were different, we rejoice in the time we had with them and the positive impact they made in our lives and our community. May we all leave this world better than it was when we arrived here. May God bless these sweet families and all of those who grieve great losses.

For the month of July, Everyday Angels will continue to assist identified and qualified families with groceries and utilities. Over the months, we also have seen an increase in displaced families and the need for extended-stay hotel costs. We thank you for helping us make a positive difference in your community.

Everyday Angels is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Cherokee County since 2000. To make a tax deductible donation, visit www.everydayangels.info to donate via Paypal or send your donations to: Everyday Angels, PMB 380, 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite 620, Woodstock GA, 30189. One hundred percent of your funds will go to the family you specify. If you know of a special need in your community, e-mail aaeverydayangels@gmail.com.