Story We alert you today of a need that is a little larger than we typically alert. Please keep in mind that we do not have any set rules around the needs we alert. However, we take every Need Alert seriously and as the gross amount of the Need Alert grows we feel even more pressure to double and triple check all other options. We assure you that this case is no different. We are working with one of our local partners to save ...

Story We alert you today of a single woman that is in desperate need. Several years ago she moved from Chicago to Atlanta to help her daughter attend college. He daughter did not do well in college and shortly dropped out and moved back to Chicago. Her mother could not just simply pick up and move back to Chicago with her. She had a lease on an apartment and a job. However, she was laid off from her job in October of last year. S ...

Story We alert you of a family facing eviction this Friday at 1pm. The husband/father is a chef and was working days while the wife/mother attended cosmetology school during the day. The 3 children were being cared for by their aunt. However, the aunt was diagnosed with cancer and could no longer manage watching the kids. The couple was faced with a tough decision. The wife could quit school and that would slow their future ab ...

Story We alert you today of a 66 year old widow that is dealing with a Social Security issue. She worked for Delta Airlines for 35 years and retired. She lost her husband 3 years ago from a stroke and was forced to leave Atlanta, GA and move to Washington, DC for work. She worked in DC for 3 years and lost her job as the kids she was a nanny for began attending school. She moved back to Atlanta and has secured more part-time w ...

Story We alert you today of woman that was widowed 7 months ago. When her husband passed away she also lost his income. She works very hard and we are confident that she is now stable. The issue is that she is one month behind on her rent. If we can get her caught up on her rent she will be in the clear financially. We really believe this will help her as she continues to grieve the loss of her husband. ...

Story We alert you today of a woman and her children that were abandoned by her husband. Last Thursday he left the home and took all the money they had. She is connected with one of our local church partners and we are trying to help them reach her in truth and deed. She has attended the local partner's church before, but had not returned for quite some time. When the church leadership saw her post on social media, they used it a ...