In the wake of intimate partner violence, Sloane*, a young mother, found herself at a crossroads.
Brynn, a recent survivor of intimate partner violence, she found herself hospitalized for seven days following a severe incident. Upon discharge, Brynn faced the daunting task of rebuilding her life from the ground up.
Daphne*, a working mother of three, unexpectedly received a 10-day electricity shutoff notice. Since moving into their new place, Daphne had struggled to understand why her electricity bills had suddenly skyrocketed. With 12-year-old twins and a 17-year-old at home, the prospect of an electricity shutoff put the family’s food security at risk.
A house fire marked the beginning of a challenging period for Susan* and her family of six. What started as a sudden displacement evolved into two years of housing instability. During this time, they navigated the complexities of homelessness, moving between temporary accommodations and relying on the support of local services.
For Jessica, a single mother of two daughters aged 12 and 3, life was a careful balancing act. Juggling part-time work with classes at Point State Park University, she relied heavily on her car to keep her family connected to food, her employment, and education. When her only vehicle required expensive repairs, it affected all of these connections.
Sonia’s employer cut her hours without notice. While Sonia was assured that this was a temporary change, her employer provided no timeline for a return to full-time work. This sudden change set off a chain reaction in Sonia’s budget, forcing her to make difficult choices between essential needs.
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.