For years, Melanie has been a friendly face in the Frankford and High Point communities. Whether she was volunteering for the school play or PTA, or running the book fair, Mel has always been the first to step up when someone needed a hand. Now, it is our turn to give back to someone who has given us so much. Melanie has been hospitalized for the last two and a half weeks battling pneumonia alongside a serious vascular kidney connection issue. As the sole provider for her two daughters, Nora and Emma, this unexpected medical crisis has put an incredibly heavy emotional and financial strain on her family. While Melanie focuses on healing, her wonderful mom, Diana, has stepped in to manage the household, take care of the girls, and keep up with the mounting bills. We want to wrap this family in comfort and take as much pressure off their shoulders as possible. Please consider supporting them in any way you can. You can sign up to provide a home-cooked or delivered meal, purchase a gift card to a local spot to help Diana with daily expenses, or make a direct financial contribution to Mel’s Venmo at @Mel-Matthies. Every bit of help allows Melanie to focus on recovery and ensures Nora and Emma are cared for during this challenging time. Thank you for your generosity!