The Giving Fund: Week Two

The Giving Fund profiles the cases of real people in our community who need a supporting hand to help them out of financial crisis and help to change the trajectory of their lives

Case 6 (This case has been fully funded)

Max’s family has made one difficult decision after another. Being the father of four children, his battle with stage 4 lung cancer took a toll on the entire household. When they first discovered Max’s diagnosis, his wife became the sole jobholder and his caregiver. After his wife suffered a serious fall that resulted in a broken ankle, Max returned to work despite attending ongoing chemotherapy. A gift of $2,000 would help Max offset high gas and food prices for his family of six. 

 

Case 7

When Suzy was evicted from her apartment last summer, her only option was to live in her car. Suzy was battling cancer and unable to work due to complications from previous surgery. After being approved for low-income housing, things started to look a bit brighter. Despite having a new and safer space to live in, Suzy continues to struggle financially. Her monthly car loan has become especially difficult to afford, but it is a necessity to get her to doctor’s appointments. A gift of $1,500 would cover her car loan payment, help with gas, and leave some extra for groceries.  

 

Case 8 (This case has been fully funded)

With three children under the age of five, Allison and her husband have their hands full. Dealing with Leukemia has only made things more difficult for their family. Due to Allison’s illness, her husband reduced his work hours, reducing a single-income household’s already tight budget. A gift of $1,500 would pay one month’s rent and groceries for the family of five. 

 

Case 9 (This case has been fully funded)

People who know Michael would describe him as a joy to be around, generous with his time, and always friendly with a smile on his face. Michael is an older adult who has worked hard his entire life and is now retired and living in his childhood home. Recently, he’s experienced medical issues that have put a strain on his fixed income. A gift of $500 would help Michael pay for the necessary supplies he needs to be comfortable.  

 

Case 10

Elizabeth’s independence and perseverance shine through to those around her. After dedicating many years to her retail job, she never received the retirement benefits she was relying on. Despite being hesitant to accept any help from the people in her life, she is now relying on community resources to meet her most basic needs. Currently, Elizabeth is facing the reality of losing the house she has lived in her entire life. A gift of $600 won’t be enough to save her home, but it would help her cover the cost of food, gas, and leave her with a little extra to put gas in her car, and potentially cover an unexpected expense in the coming months.

 

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