Allied Partners Family Stabilization Fund

The Allied Partners is a group of area churches to which our congregation belongs. Our goal is to assist our neighbors in the Allied Drive area to build community and improve the academic, physical, spiritual and mental health of residents, especially children. One of the ways we work towards this goal is through our Family Stabilization Fund. The fund gives small grants to help with rent or utilitites to families experiencing an unexpected emergency that disrupts their finances. Here are synopses of several recent situations in which we have made a real difference in the lives of real people:

* 'John' and his daughter were homeless. We helped him put money together for move-in costs.

* 'Jane' was laid off her job and was taken to eviction court for getting behind on her rent. We helped her to get caught up and get one more chance.

* 'Jane' was in a violent domestic relationship. She has been unable to work because he broke her leg and she is in a cast, and so she got behind in her rent. We helped her keep her apartment.

* 'John' lost his job and got behind in rent. He now has a new job but won't get paid right away. We helped him keep his home.

* 'John' had a death in his family in Cambodia. He sent money there and then could not pay his rent. We helped him over the hump.

* 'Jane's' hours were cut at the temporary agency she works for. We helped her stay in her home.

These are just a few of the kinds of problems we help out with every month thanks to your goodwill and financial support of the Allied Partners Family Stabilization Fund. Thank you!