We alert you today to a family whose basement has flooded twice in the past few months due to sump pump backups during heavy storms. In the most recent flooding, they lost their furnace and water heater. With five children in the home, their most urgent need is hot water for bathing and cleaning. They are in contact with city officials regarding water runoff and drainage issues during heavy storms. Because of the situation, their insurance compan ...

We are working today to help a young single mother of two (ages 3 and 4) who is going through an unexpected job transition. For the past several months, the clinic she works for has been reducing many staff members' hours. She waited as long as she could to see if things changed, and when they did not, she was forced to leave and join a new clinic with full-time hours. She has made the transition and held everything together, except that she has ...

We start the week off working to help an amazing mom of 3 and diligent worker had been working in a doctor's office when the physician stopped paying the staff. After almost 3 months, he was reported, and they regained some of the income due to them. She was then placed through a temp agency at a new office and impressed the staff with her attitude and skills. They hired her on shortly after as a full-time employee. During the turmoil, bills got ...

We are working today to help a 35-year-old pregnant single mother who, in March, left an abusive relationship with her three young children (1,4,8) while pregnant. She spent the following few months in a shelter until May, when she secured permanent housing. She continued to make solid progress until she was forced on bed rest to protect her and her unborn child. She has worked the same warehouse job for more than three years, and she is working ...

We alert you today to a 49-year-old, hardworking single man who serves faithfully in his local church. He has a strong work history and has accepted a position that continues to advance his career. This position will require him to relocate. He has given his two weeks' notice and secured housing. He has used most of his funds to have everything in place for when he arrives to begin working in his new position. However, he is unable to pay some of ...

We are working today to help a single mother who was forced into a job transition. She has spent the past 6 years working for a nonprofit Christian counseling service. In June, the organization lost its funding, and she abruptly lost her job. She did all the right things, working odd jobs and doing part-time work while looking for a new full-time position. She was able to secure a full-time position within a month and is back working full-time th ...