The East Polk family is one of 141 families or individuals helped so far by the 2000-2001 Newspaper with a Heart campaign, which ends officially later this month. But that money already has been spent or committed. The Moments have gotten help with their mortgage and utilities, giving them some relief, although their needs aren't completely resolved. Her secretarial salary means they make too much to qualify for the county's short-term assistance program unless an exception were made. They are unsure how much he will get as temporary disability.
Moment has outpatient therapy three times a week and needs help with activities like bathing.
Moment said he thinks therapy is helping, but he gets frustrated when he says something different than he meant. One of their daughters, Jacinda, stays with him during the day while Betty Moment works.