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The Gonzalez Family
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Mr. Gonzalez is a 78-year-old male who lost his wife eight months ago. He cared for
his wife of 60 years after suffering from several illnesses that kept her at home in a
hospital bed for approximately eight years. Mr. Gonzalez remains in the home at this
time with his mentally challenged daughter, granddaughter and grandson. He has for
many years been suffering with the sole responsibility of taking care of his ill wife
and the supervision of his daughter and grandchildren.
The family survives on Medicare and Medicaid, and until recently was at a loss in
dealing with the deteriorated and unsafe house. Mr. Gonzalez now has a legal
guardian and a team of social service providers comprised of representatives from
various Miami-Dade County and private providers who are assisting the family. Mr.
Gonzalez has only asked that his family remain together.
In order to assist the Gonzalez family in repairing their home and rebuilding their
lives, Mayor Carlos Alvarez and his office have joined forces with Miami-Dade
County Commissioner Rebeca Sosa and her staff, along with several agencies
including GMR Enterprises, Inc., Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami, the Center
for Independent Living, and Ray Castellanos of Authentic Construction.
Won’t you please help the Gonzalez Family to rebuild their lives by contributing to
this community rebuild project? Checks may be made payable to the attention of
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami, and building materials may be donated. For
additional information, please contact Ray Castellanos at (305) 529-2221, or at (305)
607-6053.
Thank you for helping rebuild the home and the lives of this special family.