H.E.L.P. Testimonials
Over 32 SRHS employees have been the recipients of nearly $12,500 of the STAR CLUB's H.E.L.P fund. Here is what a few of them have to say:
"We can't thank you enough for your generous gift of heat. We're still staying warm because of you. I'm so glad I have always contributed to the fund. Now I know first hand what it's like to be on the receiving end."
"Words cannot express how much we appreciate your help! Just when you think things are going somewhat good...then boom! You have erased our burden during this time! We hope we can return the favor in the future! May God bless you all so richly for your kindness!"
"Please extend my appreciation for the assistance to cover the cost of my share of health insurance these last two payments. I have been almost four months off of work and the help was wonderful. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and the helping hand!"
"Thank you very much for helping us in our time of need. It is greatly appreciated!"
"Thank you so much for helping me with my gas and electric bill. It was very helpful. It's so hard to see a loved one go through hard times. My mother is in the hospital in Florida and doing a little better. We are hoping she's healthy enough so we can bring her back to Ohio. It's so nice to know you are there to help families in need. You are all Angels!"
"I would like to express my thanks to the STAR CLUB for sending me funds to cover my utility balance. The STAR CLUB's help has been deeply felt and help put me back into an apartment and out of living in a car. Thank you."
"A huge thank you for the assistance provided to my family during this difficult time in our lives. I never thought I would need assistance, but I am forever grateful that STAR CLUB was there when we needed it most. As a STAR CLUB member, I will continue to tell other the importance of this program. Thank you so much!"
"I thank you for helping me out while I was off on sick leave. It would have taken me two years to pay off my hospital bills. Thank you again."
"Thank you so much for helping me pay my gas and electric. Not to forget the $40 gas card as well. This helped me so much, as I didn't know how I was going to take care of this when I needed to be with my dad. He is a strong man and is still with us. I can't thank you enough...it is truly appreciated!"
"I was very fortunate to be the first person helped by the STAR CLUB. I had to be off work for a medical condition and the STAR CLUB helped to make my medical insurance coverage payments. It was definitely a blessing and took part of the financial strain off. I honestly don't know what I would have done otherwise. I am so thankful for the STAR CLUB and all the members who donate. For me, as an employee, it made me realize that some people at work are truly trying to reach out to their fellow employees. Thank you!"
"I just want to take a minute to thank the STAR CLUB for helping me with my huge propane bill from last heating season. I never thought I would be in a needy situation, but as we all know, things beyond our control do happen. Last year was a rough year for myself and my two children. My husband and I divorced after 14 years of marriage. This all came three months after building a new home. I decided to keep my home and try to make it on my own without having to upheave my kids from their environment. Due to the increase in fuel costs, I had a large heating bill that I had left over from last winter. Thanks to the STAR CLUB, I am now caught up on my propane bill. Since the STAR CLUB has had such a huge impact on making my family's lives a bit easier, I have since become a member myself. I hope to give back some of the caring and compassion that was shown to me in a difficult time."
"Praise God for you! We are truly blessed by your kindness. Just today we received another bill for our stay at Grant Hospital in the amount of $63,000. And this does not yet include the physicians' bills. In the midst of the mail, we received your kind gift. Prayers certainly were answered by the kindness of your hearts. For the first time in 2 weeks, we are able to sleep well tonight. Words can never be enough to thank you for helping with our taxes as well. I did not know how we were ever going to pay them with being out of work for 12 weeks. Thank God for caring co-workers like you. You certainly have made this journey a little easier for us. What blessings you are. When we are back on our feet, I will most likely join the STAR CLUB so I can return the kindness to others in need. Again, thank you for your gracious kindness and gift. We are truly grateful."
"We want to thank the STAR CLUB for the wonderful gift of the gas card. In the brochure, it says the STAR CLUB is a special group of employees. Special group indeed! When things like this happens to a family, it really sends your life upside down. Even though it has been a month since our son's accident, we still don't know if we are coming or going. With the cost of items today and the rising gas prices, just making a living can be difficult. Our family wants to thank each and every one of the Samaritan Hospital employees for their gift."
"Words can't even begin to be enough. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. For the last year, my life has been turned upside down. Just recently, my car broke down and I had no funds for repairs. So, someone mentioned to me how amazing the STAR CLUB was, so I filled out the assistance form and was approved for help. They really do help with the needs of others. I hope in the near future, I will be able to give back to the STAR CLUB to help someone else. God Bless each and every one in the STAR CLUB!"
