Help Stories

Harriet is homeless with her two little girls. She works a part-time job and a full-time job. She has been trying to save money to get a place, but has also had to rent motel rooms to stay in with her girls. If you’re looking for an airconditioning repair services in a room please checkout…

Tommy was recovering from two broken heels. He had been unable to work and has relied mostly on family to pay his living expenses. His power was set to be disconnected and he could not find help to pay the bill. A payment of $175 was needed to prevent disconnection immediately. He was able to…

Deanna is a grandmother, who works full time and is raising two of her grandchildren. The family had to move out of their previous rental unit when the lease ended, and they still had not found a place to move into. They were staying with friends, found a rental and were approved to move in.…

Nate was a 20 year old musician, who worked as a cook at a local restaurant and lived with roommates. He loved music and was working on his next “big thing” when he passed away without explanation on last month. Preliminary autopsy results show no reason for his death. He was healthy from head to…

Craig and Samantha came to SVdP with nowhere else to turn. They had moved here from out of state about a month ago and were living with friends. They both were fortunate to find jobs shortly after arriving. However, they quickly realized that the friends who they were staying with were addicts. This was a…

Cynthia is not working right now. She and her mother live together with Cynthia’s two children. The total household income is only $45 more than the family’s rent, so they are struggling just to get by. They have received a disconnect notice for their power. Payment of at least $156 is needed to prevent shut…