The Harrelson Family

Please help displaced family of 3 (and therapy kitty)! Family home destroyed due to fallen oak.

The Harrelson family on McClendon Ave is a small family of three and a new little therapy kitty for daughter, Anlyn (19). Mom, Hope, is fairly new to the Atlanta area but was very excited to finally put roots down in a fixer-upper home in the heart of Candler Park, which has great schools for brother, Ari (16), and is near Anlyn’s therapeutic school for kids/adults on the autism spectrum in Decatur; a perfect location, very safe, and with wonderful neighbors!

Improvements on the home were going well, until 7:00 AM on September 21st, when a huge oak tree ripped directly through the home, rendering it completely unlivable. Anlyn was in her bed at that hour, and a branch narrowly missed hitting her.

She was diagnosed with autism due to a stroke at birth, and this displacement has been especially difficult for her. Fortunately, her kitty (Ralph) was also unhurt and provides much comfort. Hope and Ari were in safer parts of the home, and were unhurt during the disaster.

The family has lost 80% of their belongings. Insurance will kick in at some point which will help some, but there are endless expenses piling up. Anything you can give is greatly appreciated and eases the burden the family bears.

The neighbors have been so kind and supportive during this hardship and have asked how they can help, so I’ve set up a go fund me for that purpose.

The family thanks anyone willing to donate from the bottom of their heart!