OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- The family of an Oakland girl, who was shot and paralyzed, received a generous gift Sunday.
On May 16, Jacqueline Funes was playing outside of her home near 66th Avenue and International Boulevard when she was hit by a stray bullet.
She's had a long road to recovery and her family has struggled to care for her, but the gift will help.
Jacqueline has only been home for two weeks. Her mom told ABC7 News she hopes she will one day be able to stand on her own two feet, but realizes that is a long term goal.
The support they'll be getting from a new foundation will help in that endeavor.
Jackie and her mother Sylvia met the leaders of a new organization at their Oakland home.
They issued a $5,000 grant and they'll be assisting in other ways as well.
Almost immediately, they began planning a replacement wheel chair ramp to make it easier for Sylvia to get Jackie out of the house.
Douglas Toovey, Peggy Toovey and Janice Alamillo established the Friends of Allan Stafford Foundation.
It's named in honor of Peggy's brother who suffered a spinal injury at 15 years old.
He passed away three years ago, but they hope to carry on his independent spirit by helping others who are dealing with severe spinal injuries.
"Her story was remarkable and so sad and she needs help. That was our first impression, that this is the person that my brother put in front of us to say, 'hey this is who you need to help right now,"' Peggy said.
Jackie is the first recipient of the foundation's support.
Her physical therapy is going well and Sylvia is hoping Jackie will be returning to school in a couple months.
Since Jackie is the first person this new foundation will be helping, they'll also be learning along the way.
They're hoping to raise more money to help Jackie and other future grant recipients.