Olivia’s decision aimed at helping them build savings for the future unexpectedly pushed her family to the brink of eviction. Her story underscores how quickly outside forces can change a family’s financial stability, even from unexpected places.
Nia’s car broke down, a common enough occurrence but one that carried a hefty price tag. As the family grappled with this setback, tragedy struck. Nia’s father, living with her sister in Memphis, passed away. Travel and missed work for funeral arrangements meant that Nia, already behind on utility bills due to the auto repair, wasn’t able to catch back up.
Amara, a mother who works as a delivery driver for both Uber and Walmart, found herself in a challenging situation when her car was improperly impounded after an accident. This incident set off a chain of events that threatened her family’s stability.
Tanya, a working mother, found herself in a difficult situation when her car needed urgent repairs in order to be safe to drive. In many parts of the United States where public transportation isn’t available, a functioning car isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity for getting to work, buying groceries, and managing daily life.