The closing months of 2007 didn't unfold as Jane Franklin could ever foresee, nor ever want. A rape sent the sweet, senior citizen into a forced exodus, moving from place to place to maintain her safety. After invading her physical location, the perpetrator had Jane's phone number along with other personal information. Working with paralegals, the Area Agency on Aging and Catholic Charities, Jane was quickly moved into an anonymous apartment.
Jane was scheduled to meet with Faith Community Service Fund's volunteers but a snowstorm almost forced a cancellation. One volunteer was able to make it to meet with Jane in an undisclosed location on that bitterly cold, snowy day. "She thought she needed to tell about her terrible tragedy, to re-live part of it. I told her she only needed to talk about how we could serve her now," explained the volunteer. Jane was quite relieved. "I haven't been in a situation like this, to request much from anyone," said Jane. Thanks to the generosity of so many, Jane was served by paying two months of rent.
Jane sent a response to Faith Fund:
You have been more help to me than I could ever
tell you. Since the unfortunate thing that happened to me, I have had a hard
time. I am so thankful there are people in this world like you, and I pray to
God that He will bless you, very much. There are no words for me to say except
"thank you. THANK YOU! May God richly bless you. Jane
