ChiefsCrowd.com needs your help

[Coach]

Through the years, this site has led to many friendships and great times. I've never asked for anything from the membership and appreciate all that you contribute to make this site an enjoyable place for Chiefs fans to visit.

Now I need your help. One of the long time members of this site, Connie Jo, needs our help. Please take a minute to read the story below and do what you can. She's a Chiefs fanatic, but more importantly, she's a great human being that needs our help.

http://www.myhusbandateallmyicecream.com/2013/11/operation-payitforward/

[Canada]

Seriously....read it and help please!!

[brdempsey69]

Mods, can you please sticky this and maybe change the title to something like "Connie Jo needs help, bad"?

[Seek]

Guys, I strongly suggest you sumbmit this to 98.9 with Johnny Dare and their Hope for the Holidays. Every year during Christmas time, the take a person who needs help has the listeners do stuff to help her. No doubt they would help her. I will submit it, but if more and more people submit, I am sure it will get some attention.

[ctchiefsfan]

Already sent $100. Most I can do at the moment.

[tornadospotter]

What ever any of you can send will help meet the goal. I have sent half of my pay it forward 2012 funds, and will be sending the next half next week. I probably will send an additional $100 later after the holidays. My total donation will be $300, for CJ it is well worth it, I wish I could do more. I wish I could do it all.

[ctchiefsfan]

I have some serious expenses coming up in December and early January. Should be able to do more in mid-January.

[brdempsey69]

Keep in mind what was posted is that Connie Jo before January 1, 2014.

[tornadospotter]

Lets get it done.

[brdempsey69]

Keep in mind what was posted is that Connie Jo before January 1, 2014.

Sorry meant to say needs help before Jan 1, 2014

[tornadospotter]

Sorry meant to say needs help before Jan 1, 2014

I have sent my second half now. But we need to raise more, what I seen we are less than half way there.

[Chiefster]

I get paid Friday and will donate all that I can!

Connie needs OUR help, let's do all we can!

[mejohnm]

I sent in what I could. Hope this goal is achieved.

[Eydugstr]

Thanks for making us aware this was happening, Coach.

[kcvet]

count me in. I remember when she was on here.

[Justin5772002]

I wish I could, I'm 3 months behind on my mortgage just trying not to miss another payment. She will definatly be in my prayers

[#58ChiefsFan]

Thanks for posting this Coach, truly happy to help and hope everything works out for her, she's an awesome woman.

[kcvet]

I inquired on these tax's and got a reply. assuming she lives in MO now:



We do have a program for a tax rebate on real estate tax. Your total household income cannot exceed $34000.00 this does include social security. You may file after the taxes are paid, any time after Jan. 2, 2014. For more information you may go on line at www.dor.mo.gov or you may call the office at 816-889-2944.



Have a good day.



Donna Martin

Regional Manager

Customer Assistance-KC

(816)889-2938

[tornadospotter]

I inquired on these tax's and got a reply. assuming she lives in MO now:
After the Tax is paid? So what does this mean. First it has to be paid, then you get a rebate? Even if so, the problem is CJ does not have income enought to pay the taxes, to then get a rebate. Part of her settlement with her ex, I think, have no info of other than what I understand from info given me, he was to pay her portion of settlement into a fund for support, that was to pay for her house taxes. He never paid anything to her, and has been tying things up in the court system, hiding assets from court ordered garnishments, by moving his funds to accounts with a least one other name on it.

[kcvet]

After the Tax is paid? So what does this mean. First it has to be paid, then you get a rebate? Even if so, the problem is CJ does not have income enought to pay the taxes, to then get a rebate. Part of her settlement with her ex, I think, have no info of other than what I understand from info given me, he was to pay her portion of settlement into a fund for support, that was to pay for her house taxes. He never paid anything to her, and has been tying things up in the court system, hiding assets from court ordered garnishments, by moving his funds to accounts with a least one other name on it.

ill call monday. rules and laws do change. sounds like she needs legal rep to. public defender??? someone to sit on this aholes chest and apply the pressure. a lawyer im not.

[70 chiefsfan70]

Thanks Coach! My first thought was, I'm way behind on my bills, I'm a single father with 4 kids. But then I realized I have never, ever had to wonder where my next meal was coming from. Or where I'm going to live. I've always been very healthy, as my kids are too. I've been Blessed beyond measure, everywhere I look I see people less fortunate then my family. I just came of a Thanksgiving dinner, and that's a true season of thanks, we are coming up on Christmas, and the true meaning of Christmas is setting our own needs aside and to give because we want to. After all this, I knew I could find a way to give. I donated 100.00. Thanks again Coach, May God be with Connie and Bless her tremendously!

[tornadospotter]

http://ow.ly/2BxQWB

Chiefs Crowd Members, if any of you can help, big or small, we can get this done. We are over half way to the goal. God Bless You All, this Christmas Season.

[Eydugstr]

http://ow.ly/2BxQWB

Chiefs Crowd Members, if any of you can help, big or small, we can get this done. We are over half way to the goal. God Bless You All, this Christmas Season.

They must have reached their goal !! Quoted from the webpage...

Thank you to ALL of you that donated even the SMALLEST amount! We have reached the goal, and saved their home!
WAY TO GO CHIEFSCROWD !!!

Merry Christmas, everyone!

[brdempsey69]

They must have reached their goal !! Quoted from the webpage...

Thank you to ALL of you that donated even the SMALLEST amount! We have reached the goal, and saved their home!


WAY TO GO CHIEFSCROWD !!!

Merry Christmas, everyone!

I saw that as well. Mission accomplished.

[Chiefster]

Outstanding

[kcvet]

she's worth every penney. god bless her !!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7EK9QUjBis&sns=em

[#58ChiefsFan]

This makes me happy, CJ would absolutely help everyone if the roles were reversed.

[ctchiefsfan]

CJ is a great lady. Glad it all got sorted out.

[Chiefster]

she's worth every penney. god bless her !!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7EK9QUjBis&sns=em

That's AWSOME!

[tornadospotter]

I must say, I am so very glad we met the goal. It was well worth my pay forward dollars this year.

[Coach]

Thanks to everyone who helped through prayer or donation. A lot of effort from a lot of people has resulted in Connie Jo being able to stay in her home. We have met the fundraising goal! Enjoy the holidays and be thankful you are part of Chief Nation!

[Chiefster]

Woot!

[Connie Jo]

I'm sorry I'm just now responding to this plea for help on my behalf. I want you all to know, which most of you in this thread do already, as how grateful I am for all you did to help me, Dakota & Cochise keep our home. I searched my heart many times last month, trying to find the words to express the emotions felt when friends joined together as they did in a fundraising effort on my behalf. I had been aware for over a year, that close friends such as Canada, wanted to help me. Many pleaded with me to let them help, but I refused. As time passed it became obvious that I really had only two options...lose my home, or allow those who cared about my well being to help me. I chose the latter, not only for my benefit, but for the benefit of my dogs, and those family & friends who were deeply worried.

When I did agree to let friends help, I wasn't aware that it was going to be the fundraiser to the extent it was. It's not been easy for my personality to accept help at any stage in my life. I've always been the one to help others, but this time it was me on the other side, and was something I'm not accustom to. It was a very humiliating situation for me. I'm a very proud and stubborn person, too much so at times.

I'm blessed and grateful beyond words to every friend and stranger too, who helped save my home from a property tax sale. I'm a very strong person, and have survived struggles & evil within others in life most can't imagine, with the help of my buddy above giving me strength I needed to survive. However, having a home of my own is something that has been very important to me since I was a child. I'm not sure I would've been strong enough to survive losing my home. The biggest reason would've been being separated from my dogs. They're my family, my kids. It's one thing to lose a dog due to causes beyond my control, such as natural causes, but being separated from them because I don't have a home to give them...is another. The thought of someone else taking my dogs...is one I can't bear, let alone face. My dogs have separation disorder to some extent. They're very attached to me, and truth be told...I have separation disorder being apart from them for very long, too.

Y'all not only saved my home, you kept my family together that might not have survived being apart. I can never repay the blessing in the same way, but I can continue to do my best in life to be the best person I can be in heart, and pay it forward in any way possible when the opportunity presents itself. I've always tried to pay it forward daily, but in this case, I've taken a step further. I've made a close friend executor of my will, with another close friend an alternate executor. My home is paid for, never had a mortgage on it, so the equity is mine. It was only the property taxes I was indebted from, not a mortgage. So, when it's time for me to leave this Earth, my friend has been instructed in my will, to sell my home and use the proceeds in their entirety to help others in need, people and animals alike.

Again, thank you, two simple words that aren't enough to express my hearts emotions, but thank you. :)

[Connie Jo]

Sorry for the typo's...I'm a bit teary eyed emotional with having read through this. :)

[kcvet]

I'm sorry I'm just now responding to this plea for help on my behalf. I want you all to know, which most of you in this thread do already, as how grateful I am for all you did to help me, Dakota & Cochise keep our home. I searched my heart many times last month, trying to find the words to express the emotions felt when friends joined together as they did in a fundraising effort on my behalf. I had been aware for over a year, that close friends such as Canada, wanted to help me. Many pleaded with me to let them help, but I refused. As time passed it became obvious that I really had only two options...lose my home, or allow those who cared about my well being to help me. I chose the latter, not only for my benefit, but for the benefit of my dogs, and those family & friends who were deeply worried.

When I did agree to let friends help, I wasn't aware that it was going to be the fundraiser to the extent it was. It's not been easy for my personality to accept help at any stage in my life. I've always been the one to help others, but this time it was me on the other side, and was something I'm not accustom to. It was a very humiliating situation for me. I'm a very proud and stubborn person, too much so at times.

I'm blessed and grateful beyond words to every friend and stranger too, who helped save my home from a property tax sale. I'm a very strong person, and have survived struggles & evil within others in life most can't imagine, with the help of my buddy above giving me strength I needed to survive. However, having a home of my own is something that has been very important to me since I was a child. I'm not sure I would've been strong enough to survive losing my home. The biggest reason would've been being separated from my dogs. They're my family, my kids. It's one thing to lose a dog due to causes beyond my control, such as natural causes, but being separated from them because I don't have a home to give them...is another. The thought of someone else taking my dogs...is one I can't bear, let alone face. My dogs have separation disorder to some extent. They're very attached to me, and truth be told...I have separation disorder being apart from them for very long, too.

Y'all not only saved my home, you kept my family together that might not have survived being apart. I can never repay the blessing in the same way, but I can continue to do my best in life to be the best person I can be in heart, and pay it forward in any way possible when the opportunity presents itself. I've always tried to pay it forward daily, but in this case, I've taken a step further. I've made a close friend executor of my will, with another close friend an alternate executor. My home is paid for, never had a mortgage on it, so the equity is mine. It was only the property taxes I was indebted from, not a mortgage. So, when it's time for me to leave this Earth, my friend has been instructed in my will, to sell my home and use the proceeds in their entirety to help others in need, people and animals alike.

Again, thank you, two simple words that aren't enough to express my hearts emotions, but thank you. :)

we were not about to leave you behind. we're all so glad this is behind you so you can move on. on behalf of us all welcome home !!! and we really missed you.

Gary

[kcvet]

Sorry for the typo's...I'm a bit teary eyed emotional with having read through this. :)

no worry. so were we...GR

[Connie Jo]

I thought that's who you were at Chiefs Crowd FB, Gary aka KCVet, because of your profile pic, but wasn't sure, hahaha.

[kcvet]

I thought that's who you were at Chiefs Crowd FB, Gary aka KCVet, because of your profile pic, but wasn't sure, hahaha.

yep that's me. I spend time on facebook because the ship i served on in Nam is on there. but now i know your there we'll stay in touch

[matthewschiefs]

Now I know who 3 people are in the chiefscrowd facebook Connie Jo and Canada were pretty easy lol

[Connie Jo]

Matthew...there are others there on occasion also...such as Brian is bkdempsey69, and one of our co-administrators, Skip, is okikcfan. Kevin (aka Vanilla), Roy, & others.

[Chiefster]

I'm sorry I'm just now responding to this plea for help on my behalf. I want you all to know, which most of you in this thread do already, as how grateful I am for all you did to help me, Dakota & Cochise keep our home. I searched my heart many times last month, trying to find the words to express the emotions felt when friends joined together as they did in a fundraising effort on my behalf. I had been aware for over a year, that close friends such as Canada, wanted to help me. Many pleaded with me to let them help, but I refused. As time passed it became obvious that I really had only two options...lose my home, or allow those who cared about my well being to help me. I chose the latter, not only for my benefit, but for the benefit of my dogs, and those family & friends who were deeply worried.

When I did agree to let friends help, I wasn't aware that it was going to be the fundraiser to the extent it was. It's not been easy for my personality to accept help at any stage in my life. I've always been the one to help others, but this time it was me on the other side, and was something I'm not accustom to. It was a very humiliating situation for me. I'm a very proud and stubborn person, too much so at times.

I'm blessed and grateful beyond words to every friend and stranger too, who helped save my home from a property tax sale. I'm a very strong person, and have survived struggles & evil within others in life most can't imagine, with the help of my buddy above giving me strength I needed to survive. However, having a home of my own is something that has been very important to me since I was a child. I'm not sure I would've been strong enough to survive losing my home. The biggest reason would've been being separated from my dogs. They're my family, my kids. It's one thing to lose a dog due to causes beyond my control, such as natural causes, but being separated from them because I don't have a home to give them...is another. The thought of someone else taking my dogs...is one I can't bear, let alone face. My dogs have separation disorder to some extent. They're very attached to me, and truth be told...I have separation disorder being apart from them for very long, too.

Y'all not only saved my home, you kept my family together that might not have survived being apart. I can never repay the blessing in the same way, but I can continue to do my best in life to be the best person I can be in heart, and pay it forward in any way possible when the opportunity presents itself. I've always tried to pay it forward daily, but in this case, I've taken a step further. I've made a close friend executor of my will, with another close friend an alternate executor. My home is paid for, never had a mortgage on it, so the equity is mine. It was only the property taxes I was indebted from, not a mortgage. So, when it's time for me to leave this Earth, my friend has been instructed in my will, to sell my home and use the proceeds in their entirety to help others in need, people and animals alike.

Again, thank you, two simple words that aren't enough to express my hearts emotions, but thank you. :)

You had me at "I'm". :smile