“What a blessing this assistance was to us,” Karen shared. “It is rightly named the Relief Foundation, for it gave us great relief from the constant financial stress we’ve been under… on top of my husband’s health struggles.”

In 2023, life took an unexpected turn for the Bauer family. Richard Bauer, once a strong provider, was diagnosed with primary progressive Multiple Sclerosis. Then, while still adjusting to this news, he suffered a stroke.

Unable to work, Richard relied on his wife, Karen, a house cleaner, to cover their family’s expenses-including their adult special-needs son’s care. Though their home was paid for, mounting bills for utilities, auto expenses, and insurance made daily life overwhelming.

Then a friend introduced them to the Outer Banks Relief Foundation. Thanks to generous donors, the foundation covered two months of essential bills, providing much-needed relief.

With immediate burdens eased, the Bauers could finally focus on what mattered most: Richard’s health and their family’s well-being. Your generosity didn’t just pay bills – it restored hope.