Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Tori Purcell

Shelly came to CARITAS Women's Emergency Shelter two weeks ago. Since arriving, she's been working trying to catch up on past due bills and begin saving for housing. Through all of this, she's been unable to pay her storage unit and is at risk for losing her furniture. She plans to use this furniture when she leaves CARITAS and moves back into housing. Your assistance will allow her to pay her past due and current month's rent on her storage unit and continue working on her housing goals. All that remains to get her balance paid through July is the late fee she accrued when trying to catch up on bills.

Partner: St. Joseph's Villa

Advisor: Drew Melson

Serena, a rapid rehousing participant with St. Joseph’s Villa, had some challenges maintaining her sobriety and stabilizing her mental health when she first entered the program. She was very forthcoming with her challenges and showed determination to address her addiction and mental illness. She got a part-time job and stayed committed to meeting with her Housing Case Manager to complete her search for housing. In June, for the first time in 14 years, she moved into her own apartment and was able to pay for most of her moving costs on her own. She has asked for assistance with purchasing a television to help make it a home and a therapeutic space, sharing that watching television is one of her coping skills to deter negative thoughts and activities.

Partner: Safe Harbor

Advisor: Victoria Barahona

Cecil is a survivor of domestic violence. Cecil is currently caring for ten kids on her own with no help. Cecil does what she can for work but often finds it difficult due to a lack of childcare and transportation. This month has been challenging for Cecil, as she has used the money she can make through work to pay for food and other necessities for her family. Due to the financial hardship, she is facing, Cecil has been unable to pay her water bill and has fallen behind. This assistance would help Cecil get back on track.

Partner: Safe Harbor

Advisor: Victoria Barahona

Nicole is a survivor of domestic violence and a mother to 4 kids. While working out her exit plan, finances, and safe housing, Nicole had to pay for a bill she was not anticipating unexpectedly. This left Nicole without the money she would have used to pay her car insurance, and she fell behind on her payment. Nicole and her children rely on her vehicle and will need it to exit their abusive situation safely. This assistance would help Nicole's family stay on track with their exit plan.

Partner: Peter Paul Development Center

Advisor: Sherika Chew

Roberto and his teenage son experienced homelessness for one year, prior to being placed in their home during the month of June. The father and son are in need of household essentials and clothes. Household essentials include cookware, silverware, dish detergent, dish towels, and mattresses (2) for the two to sleep on. Roberto reported they do not currently have beds to sleep on. The family is JUST moving into stable housing, after experiencing homelessness for one year and could use support getting settled.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Jenn Patterson

Ronald has been experiencing homelessness periodically over the past 11 years following the death of his father. Ronald has had difficulty maintaining employment due to lack of transportation. Supporting him with a bike would mean stable income that would lead to stable housing, ending his cycle of homelessness.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Tori Purcell

Penny has been staying with CARITAS Women's Emergency Shelter since the beginning of June. She came here to focus on employment and housing. She is struggling with her employment search because she does not currently have a phone and is currently ineligible for a free phone. Your support will allow her to pay for a new phone and activation fee so that she can reach out to future employers and focus on meeting goals.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Tori Purcell

Holly has been staying at CARITAS Women's Emergency Shelter for the past two weeks. She has been working on paying her past due bills, but has not been able to pay her cell phone bill. Your assistance will allow her to keep her phone on and will assist with her job search.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Tori Purcell

Carole has been staying at CARITAS Women's Emergency Shelter and working on saving and working towards housing. Recently, she learned she needed all new tires on her car. She has purchased two on her own but does not have enough funds to purchase the last two tires. Your assistance will allow her to ensure that she has new tires so that she can get safely to work.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Tori Purcell

Mark has been staying at CARITAS Men's Emergency Shelter for the past few weeks and has been focused on moving forward into housing as quickly as possible. He had lost his housing due to a scam that caused him to lose access to his funds. He has a case manager who has arranged for him to get his voucher back as long as he pays his arrears on the previous unit. Your support will directly contribute to him getting back into housing.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Tori Purcell

Mark has been staying at CARITAS Men's Emergency Shelter for the past few weeks and has been focused on moving forward into housing as quickly as possible. He had lost his housing due to a scam that caused him to lose access to his funds. He has a case manager who has arranged for him to get his voucher back as long as he pays his arrears on the previous unit. Your support will directly contribute to him getting back into housing.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Tori Purcell

Walter has recently come to shelter after completing substance use disorder treatment in Kentucky. Walter has significant eye decompensation due to complex medical issues, and needs support in purchasing eye glasses in order to aid him in finding employment. Walter unfortunately has already accessed his medical support for obtaining eye wear.

Partner: Peter Paul Development Center

Advisor: Sherika Chew

Yolanda and her 5 year old son have just moved into a new place after experiencing some difficulties with her housing voucher. They are grateful to be finally settled but were confronted with an old utility account that she was unaware of that is prohibiting her from connecting the water in her new place. With all of the moving expenses she has recently incurred this bill is presenting a hardship for her and her son. Assistance with the bill will make the difference in her being able to finally take a breather from this very stressful season.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Tori Purcell

Shelly came to CARITAS Women's Emergency Shelter two weeks ago. Since arriving, she's been working trying to catch up on past due bills and begin saving for housing. Through all of this, she's been unable to pay her storage unit and is at risk for losing her furniture. She plans to use this furniture when she leaves CARITAS and moves back into housing. Your assistance will allow her to pay her past due and current month's rent on her storage unit and continue working on her housing goals.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Tori Purcell

Leah has been staying at CARITAS Women's Emergency Shelter for the past two weeks. While here, she's been working on her job search but has been struggling because her phone is currently cut off. Your assistance will allow her to turn her phone service back on and continue working on her goals.

Partner: St. Joseph's Villa

Advisor: Drew Melson

Adriana, a rapid rehousing participant with St. Joseph’s Villa, is residing in a hotel with her two daughters and eight grandchildren. Her debilitating chronic health conditions prevent her from working and caring for herself, yet she does all she can to provide care for one of her adult daughters who has a developmental disability and is unable to live independently. Adriana’s other adult daughter was recently released from incarceration and has not yet obtained employment. Adriana would be grateful for assistance with a rental deposit, to help her obtain more suitable housing accommodations for her family.

Partner: St. Joseph's Villa

Advisor: Drew Melson

Adriana, a rapid rehousing participant with St. Joseph’s Villa, is residing in a hotel with her two daughters and eight grandchildren. Her debilitating chronic health conditions prevent her from working and caring for herself, yet she does all she can to provide care for one of her adult daughters who has a developmental disability and is unable to live independently. Adriana’s other adult daughter was recently released from incarceration and has not yet obtained employment. Adriana would be grateful for assistance with a rental deposit, to help her improve housing accommodations for her family.

Partner: St. Joseph's Villa

Advisor: Drew Melson

Tori, a mother of two, recently escaped an abusive and violent relationship and is now seeking safe and stable housing. She has been homeless for the last two months – she is currently employed, but is living out of her car and getting friends to provide childcare while she is working. Assistance with a rental deposit would help give Tori and her children a permanent place to call home.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Jenn Patterson

Walter has recently come to shelter after completing substance use disorder treatment in Kentucky. Walter has significant eye decompensation due to complex medical issues, and needs support in purchasing eye glasses in order to aid him in finding employment. Walter unfortunately has already accessed his medical support for obtaining eye wear.

Partner: Caritas

Advisor: Tori Purcell

Kim has been staying at CARITAS Women's Emergency Shelter for the past week. She has been working on her employment search since coming to shelter. However, her phone bill was turned off which makes her employment search difficult. Your assistance will allow her to get her phone turned back on and increase the productivity of her job search.