David and The Ladder Project Update: 11-1-18

​Thank you to Dr. Rowan Buskin who donated his dental services to David to give him a set of beautiful dentures this past week. We are truly grateful to Dr. Buskin for both his heart and his expertise. 

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​​A big thank you to Larry Krasner, a member of The Ladder Project’s Executive Committee, who really took it to heart that David used to play guitar as a young man. At Larry’s request, a friend, Daniel Cruz, made a donation of a beautiful, acoustic guitar. Larry and his wife Leslie brought dinner to David’s apartment recently and, as a surprise, presented the guitar to David. David’s been busy strumming ever since. 

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​Another milestone on Oct. 11 for David was opening his first bank account since the 1990s. Bank of America in Preston Center created a checking account for David with no monthly fees, as long as his employer makes direct deposits of his income into the account. David did order 42 checks for $12.00. The first check he will write, for $400, will go toward his $705 November rent at his new apartment. The Ladder Project will pay the $305 difference, but David intends to pay an even larger portion of his rent next month. Great job David! We are all proud of you. 

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