Our Case Stories
It is widely recognized that families’ ability to meet basic needs is the biggest determinant of their ability to lead full and healthy lives. But in many specific emergency situations, existing support structures either don’t cover or cannot act fast enough to cover an acute, unexpected financial need. Footbridge strategically supports only clients for whom our help will make a sustainable difference. Our flexible model complements existing supports, filling in gaps as the funder of last resort. Read our case stories to hear specific examples of how our approach makes a difference.
Whitney’s Case Story
A utility shut-off notice speaks to unpaid bills, but often signals a deeper story—in this case, about the hidden barriers to full-time employment.
Read moreMegan’s Case Story
In the split second it takes for an Achilles tendon to tear, a family’s financial stability can begin to unravel.
Read moreNicole’s Case Story
The connection between mobility and medical care became painfully clear for Nicole during her son’s month-long hospitalization.
Read moreAutumn’s Case Story
While learning to manage others’ finances as a future banker, Autumn confronted the precarious nature of her own.
Read moreChristina’s Case Story
Christina* had planned for the sleepless nights of new motherhood—but not for the sleepless nights of an unexpected housing search.
Read moreLauren’s Case Story
The path to financial hardship often begins with ordinary life events that could affect any family. For Lauren, what began as a routine medical restriction following her C-section cascaded into a series of complications that demonstrated how quickly stable income and housing can become precarious.
Read moreKatherine’s Story
A traumatic incident at school changed the trajectory of Katherine*’s son’s life, and with it, their family’s stability. The situation demanded Katherine’s full attention – court appearances, meetings with school officials, and supporting her son’s recovery consumed her days.
Read moreMorgan’s Story
When Morgan*’s twelve-year-old daughter was diagnosed with leukemia in August, it coincided with a period of unemployment for her husband. The timing forced both parents to miss work, straining an already precarious financial situation.
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