You might have heard about a horrible and tragic even that happened here in Houston last night to the Stay Family. This entire family, but the oldest daughter Cassidy on the left was murdered Wednesday night in their home by an ex-uncle.
I have not been able to think about anything else for the past 24 hours.
If you want to do something and want to make sure that where you are donating or helping is legit, I put together a few resources.
Chick Fil A — A Chic Fil A fundraiser has been set up and will be on Tuesday, July 15 from 10:30 AM – 8 PM at the following locations: Louetta Crossing (I45/Louetta) and the 2920/Kuykendahl location. For all sales that the Stephen and Katie Stay Family Memorial is MENTIONED, 20% will be donated to the trust that is set up for the family’s funeral expenses and Cassidy’s recovery expenses. Any sale helps, even if you just go buy a drink or an ice cream. More locations and a flier to come soon. Please use the hashtag #chickfila on social media.
Official Fundraiser: http://www.gofundme.com/Stay-Family-Tragedy
Meals: Meals are being arranged by Kim Kindred. Please message the Facebook page for her contact information if you would like to help in this way.
Official Facebook Page –https://www.facebook.com/groups/750332695010724/
The stake is doing a collection for the battered womens shelter. Katie had been talking a lot about supporting this cause. Boxes are in the stake center at 16331 Hafer Rd off 1960. They are looking for toiletries and crayons, coloring books, etc. It’d be great to get these boxes filled!
Saturday July 26th will have a benefit with Live and Silent Auctions plus 100% of all bar sales during the benefit will go toward all expenses for the family. Next Tuesday at 7pm at MaK’s we will have a meeting to organize the benefit and everyone is invited to attend or bring any Auction items, and as always THANKS
There is also going to be a gathering and rememberance in Honor of the Stay family with a 400 ballon release at Lemm Elementary 10 Am SAT July 12th. for anyone who wants to attend Bottled water is needed for those who can.
Part comedian, part Dad, part athlete. He will boss around your children while they play ball.
Just as angelic as she looks, this girl could easily raise a Village by herself, and all the children would grow up to be President.
Self proclaimed, she would be a webkinz dog. Because, "they're cute, and puppies are too. And they're sweet and they always get along with other puppies."
This mini-Martha Stewart can handle ANY craft you send her way. She isn't all bows and rainbows, she's got karate kid moves!
Not "Pick-Me-Up" like caffeine, she wants you to pick her up! AND NOW!
Anything that can be destroyed WILL be destroyed!
Practically Perfect in Every Way for now! Nicknamed "The Panda" she is rolly polly and lives by the motto, "the little one, is KING!"
The resident Labradoodle, Miller got his name because Mom won and got to name the baby! Need something chewed up? He'll take care of it. Especially if it's expensive..
I thank you for this post, Tiffany. The whole nation I believe is so terribly saddened by this horrible situation. For it to have happened so close to us makes it all the more disturbing. I grew up in Enchanted Oaks. I rode my bike to school (Lemm) everyday. The people in this subdivision are very close and this turn out is sure to be huge. I want nothing more than attend, in honor of this beautiful family, just wondering if it is going to be even possible to attend with the turnout for all the others doing the same. I think I’ll be planning a very early start tomorrow morning.
Wow Anne, I didn’t know you were so close. It is such a beautiful neighborhood.Yes I would go early, let me know how it is, sadly we can’t make it/ 🙁
Yes, it had been nothing but happy memories there. Mind you, that was 1981-1989 (39 now and living in Conroe). Anyhow, I’m going to speak more with my husband, but starting to think I may not after all. He said that with as large of a community this has become and with the press and all….. probably would not be able to get close enough. This is just all so sad.
So devastating!
I can only imagine what this poor child must be experiencing. Love and hugs to her and the rest of their family.
Hi Tiffany! Thank you for sharing this… there is updated information on the page in the files section if you want to keep adding/promoting. Those of course, are the only official ones. <3
Angela, Stay page admin
I would update but the Facebook page is closed now, and so I can’t get any current information.
I understand it is probably a busy page at this point, but you just needed moderators and not to change the privacy.
The problem is that a lot of people were making plans to support family and friends and can’t get the info now 🙁