Stormy, Matthew and Trog at Bonton Farms.
A letter from Stormy, our Community Advocate
Matthew Nard is a friend of mine who was sleeping under an I-30 bridge for multiple years. In August, we were able to provide him a small emergency pop-up shelter that's now on the property where he's able to work!
With the job, he gets mental and physical health care services that have allowed his schizophrenic diagnosis to be tamed! He's able to meet with a counselor weekly which has helped him navigate through the trauma abuse since birth has caused him.
Matthew receiving his TV!
His Love for the Dallas Cowboys
His small home is 64 square feet leaving little room for anything, EXCEPT for a small TV. That TV and the antenna he received stays tuned to ESPN, and every gameday, the Dallas Cowboys!
I firmly believe, even with the safety of a shelter, ability to lock up his personal items, and a place to sleep that's not cement, on ant hills, under a bridge, he would leave his job, home and the many benefits he now has if it wasn't for the Cowboys playing on his TV that can only be seen if he stays in a home.
The Gift of a Game!
He's been able to work towards having all of his needs met since August more than he had in all of his 47 years of life. He's a Christmas baby (12/25/71), and has never received a birthday gift or Christmas gift, instead only beatings from his father. We, The Human Impact, want to gift him with a Dallas Cowboys experience for the Rams vs. Cowboys game next Sunday but know the funds are nearly impossible at this time.
My ask is that you help us create an experience for Matthew to see the only team he's ever loved play. We are asking for 2 tickets and a parking pass to give to Matthew so that we can ensure his first birthday and Christmas present ever are unforgettable?
Please read a small portion of his story here! If you feel led to give toward this gift, click here to let us know!
- Stormy
More about The Human Impact
The Human Impact is a nonprofit committed to walking alongside homeless men and women in South Dallas. We go to the same 2 square blocks less than half a mile south of the Deep Ellum Brewery and Deep Ellum's famous food and nightlife. Over the 6 years of going to the same place weekly, we have developed deep relationships with our friends there walking side-by-side and assisting them as they've found homes, jobs, mental health care and healthy human connection.