In the beginning of January, we told you about Donna Arnold. The mother of 6 was in desperate need of help. Her house was sinking not the swamp and she had neither money nor means to do anything about it.
She swallowed her pride, and came to us for help in publicizing her plight. Tonight, that call has been answered. Thanks to an effort from southside community policing tonight she has a house.
Today Arnold received the home and she couldn't be happier.
Reporter
"You just got your brand new house today. How are you feeling in terms of this? I know it's not ready but you have it."
Donna Arnold, Mother of 6
"Well I feel good because if I didn't go on the media, no one would've noticed me. That's why I went on the media so they know I'm here. Thanks to the good Lord this is the beginning of it."
Reporter
"So the house just came."
Donna Arnold, Mother of 6
"It just came today this afternoon."
Reporter
"Okay so what's the plan now?"
Donna Arnold, Mother of 6
"Well the plan is that we fix it up, fix the inside, then we change up some boards, paint it over, bring it more to the front to see what more we can add on to it."
Reporter
"Who gave you the house?"
Donna Arnold, Mother of 6
"Mr. Noble came and he started to ask around for help and everyone started to chip in with him. They're doing something around the neighborhood like a program too, so he's helping me."
Reporter
"Okay so by when you think you can move in?"
Donna Arnold, Mother of 6
"Well hopefully by Tuesday."
Reporter
"Were you expecting it to happen so quickly in terms of getting a better living space?"
Donna Arnold, Mother of 6
"Well I really needed it but I'm not pressuring anyone. I understand everyone is chipping in and it's their money out of their pocket, it's just assistance. By the grace of God its good people so everyone came together and this is what I got."
Police will continue to work to get the house ready for the family. It was made available through the joint effort of a Christian pastor and the southside community police. We'll tell you when she and her six kids have moved in - and that should be in a week's time.
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