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The John Krauland, Jr. Foundation is proud to announce a Community Assistance Program. John was always willing to help out family, friends, and even strangers. He would drop everything he was doing to help someone who needed it. He always went over to his grandparents' house to assist them. He would also help family and friends in various ways such as: cutting down trees, putting down hardwood floors, and moving. A perfect example of how much John cared about people was when a seventeen-year-old boy rear ended him. John learned he was on his way to a tennis match. John offered to drive him to the match, as his car was no longer drivable. The following day John called him to ask, "Did you win?!" No matter what anyone needed, John had the biggest heart and was always there with open arms.

As a result, the foundation would like to continue to help families, friends, and community members by creating a Community Assistance Program. Maybe a family member's furnace broke in the middle of winter and they can't afford one right away. Maybe an elderly neighbor can't cut his or her grass. Please let the foundation know how we can help. If you know of anyone that may be having a difficult time and is in need of some assistance, please fill out the following form and send an email to jkmemorialfoundation@gmail.com with the subject heading "Community Assistance." and the form below.

We would like to help one person or family per month!

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The Foundation will not publish any personal information, or post any likenesses, of those who volunteer or identify someone in need without their prior consent, but may post details about projects undertaken and work done around the community.

We hope to keep John's spirit alive and continue to help make life a little easier and happier!

People We Have Helped

2023

The foundation helped a family whose little boy was diagnosed with Stage 4 Adult Pancreatic cancer.

2022

The foundation donated to:

  • A woman who found out she had cancer, who is fighting it, and winning!!
  • A family whose litte boy was having brain surgery to elevate his seizures.
  • A gentleman who has gone through unexpected medical procedures that have altered his life.
  • A woman who lost her fiance and they had an infant and young child together.
  • The Shortest Line, a psychological evaluation organization that helps children whose parents are going through a divorce.
  • A wife and two young children to help lessen the burden of losing their husband and father.

May 2021

The foundation helped a family of 6 who has been homeless and been going house to house with friends and family.

December 2021

The foundation donated to families to help them have gifts under this Christmas tree for their children.

January 2021

A donation was given to a family where the husband/father has ALS to help pay their insurance deductible and in home health care.

December 2020

The foundation donated to a family who lost their home in a fire but more importantly lost a husband and father. We also dropped off gifts today to be given to foster kids to make sure they have gifts to open Christmas morning!!

August-November 2020

We have donated to:

  • A woman who unexpectedly lost her husband.
  • A family of five whose husband/father was injured in an accident and will be going through multiple surgeries to recover.
  • A family to help pay funeral expenses for their 26 year old son.
  • A friend who was in a mountain biking accident and needed emergency neck surgery and is now in rehab.

March 2020

The foundation paired up with Mel's Place in Cabot, PA and and delivered food to Butler Hospital for the doctors and nurses in the ED and ICU. We just wanted to send a THANK YOU to all the staff who are going to work everyday to prepare for whatever is coming our way and will be there for everyone who is affected!!!

February 2020

We donated to another women who also is battling breast cancer, was just laid off from her job and raising 3 kids on her own.

January 2020

The foundation donated to a women who is battling breast cancer to help with her medical bills and other financial hardship while she concentrates on getting better and taking care of her family.

December 2019

The foundation donated to a family who was having hardship after being unemployed for 2 months, trying to catch up on their bills after getting their new job.

November 2019

The foundation donated to a family who had roof damage after a sever wind storm.

September 2019

The foundation donated to a family who was fighting one battle after another. It was a local veteran who had to get his leg amputated after countless surgeries to only find out months later he had a brain tumor. He has been continuing his heroic fight and has been doing very well in recovery after both surgeries.

July 2019

The foundation donated to a family from Cabot who is going through a very difficult time after the passing of their mother.

May 2019

In May we had to say goodbye to our beloved golden retriever Allie. John loved her so much!! After John passed away Allie would sit by the driveway waiting for him to come home!!! She missed him so much, and I can only imagine them reuniting in heaven!!! It has brought me happy tears that they get to be together again!!! In honor of Allie and John the foundation has donated to the West Deer Dog Shelter. Hoping that those dogs will find their forever homes!! Thank you to all the volunteers there who donate their time to give the dogs love during such a scary time in their lives.

May 2019

The foundation donated to all three local West Deer Fire Departments.

April 2019

The foundation donated to a family who lost their house, all of their belongings, and car in a house fire.

January 2019

The foundation donated to a family who unexpectedly lost a husband who was 29 years old and a father of two.

July 2018

The foundation donated to Mason Sanders who is 10 years old. He was diagnosed with B cell ALL Leukemia and has begun chemotherapy.

February 2018

The foundation donated to Christian Foertsch who is fighting a courageous battle against brain cancer. He found out on January 25th that he had a brain tumor and immediately started his fight. He had surgery on February 13th to remove as much of the tumor as possible. He has a wife and two young daughters who are by his side.

December 2017

The foundation donated to a family in Butler who has six children and lost their home and all the items in it right before the holidays.

The John Krauland Jr. Foundation was so glad to be able to donate to help Jacob Lavrich with his Eagle Scout Project of rehabbing the Deer Creek Preschool playground! Absolutely amazng work was done by him to make sure the preschoolers can have fun and are safe to play. Thank you to Colleen Zaremski for putting a bench in memory of John there, I know he is smiling down at the sight of this rehab.

November 2017

The foundation donated to a family to help pay for the funeral of a loved one.

October 2017

The foundation donated to Michelle Yeager Krill. On September 27th she was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer - Cholangioccarcinoma. Her family was informed that traditional chemo and radiation alone might not work for her. She has three children, a husband, and a loving family she is fighting to survive for.

The foundation has made a donation to Shawn McLean. Shawn suffers from muscular dystrophy and he is at the stage of his life where he is in need of a wheelchair, a new van, and upgrades to his home to accommodate his needs.

The foundation donated to the Lab for Liam fundraiser. Liam is five years old and has down syndrome and autism. The dog he will receive will be able to recognize the circumstances of the child's needs and respond appropriately.

The foundation donated over 140 toys to the West Deer Toy Drive sponsored by the West Deer Police Department in December 2016. The foundation is thankful to help bring smiles to the children of John's community on Christmas morning.

The foundation donated to a family who unexpectedly lost their 8 year old son in a quad accident to help pay for funeral expenses.

The foundation has donated to a family who unexpectedly lost a husband/father/grandfather to help pay for funeral expenses and other things the family might need.

The foundation donated to a veteran who was wounded in 2005 by a vehicle bourne I.E.D. The funds helped pay for his new service dog named Cochese. Cochese helps him with his vertigo and balance problems, wakes him up from nightmares, and allows him to stop having to take medication he was on.