Everyone deserves to feel safe. For many of us, that feeling comes from being in our homes, surrounded by memories and those we love most. Home and the security it provides is something that we all hope for and deserve.
Recently, a client came into GRACE to request assistance with a security deposit. She had to find a new place to live due to a mold situation that remained unaddressed by her previous landlord and was affecting the health of her five children – but her biggest obstacle had been the deposit.
The client owns a small business where she does hair and while it does allow her the flexibility to work and care for her children all at once, the income is not enough to be able to afford to pay a large sum all at once. Through diligent searches, the client had finally come across a house that had a reasonable deposit. By partnering with GRACE, she was able to put the full deposit down which allowed her and her children to move in, regain security, and enjoy their new home just in time for the holiday season.
After further assessment with a GRACE care manager, the client was also offered access to our food pantry so she could have temporary relief from the high grocery bills. During this holiday season, this client expressed that she knew she had much to be thankful and grateful for.
Asking for help is truly one of the bravest things any of us can do, GRACE meets that bravery with compassion and helps to secure and stabilize households as they work to regain their financial footing.
