In Support of The Pelletier/Velarde Family

The Pelletier/Velarde Family
Hello to our dear family and friends!
We're reaching out to you from Templeton, Massachusetts, where town decisions have made living here quite unaffordable.The local government keeps cu ting important services within education and EMS, while taxes keep going up and nothing improves! 
Our family feels stuck and we are ready for a change.
You see, when Dan fell ill, was hospitalized for a week, and couldn't work, I had to use my credit cards to make up for it. And since I had the stroke 3 years ago, the cost of living has TRIPLED. Meanwhile, I'm waiting for my disability trial date!
Once we get Dan's glucose under control he can get back to work. Until then, we're just struggling to stay alive
We’ve created a support registry and are hoping for your kindness and assistance. Any form of support you can offer will make a huge difference. 
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p.s. We missed our opportunity to move to Tennessee, regrettably. Right now we're just trying to escape Communist Massachusetts. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Shauna Pelletier
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Organized by Shauna Pelletier.

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Jun 27, 2026

As of July 1st, our police, fire, and EMS will be reduced to day shifts only.

Hey y'all.It is really becoming unsafe to live in Templeton, Massac...
Jun 15, 2026

Still Standing!

He y'all!We're still standing! Scraping by, by the Grace of God 🙌🏻L...
May 15, 2026

Update: the RV was stolen 😒

We've reduced our goal as I suppose some people don't see the point...
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