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Because of You, Kate Has Somewhere to Turn

Stories of Hope

July 23, 2024

Kate was afraid this would happen. Last month, her ex-boyfriend came to pick up their daughter Lily for a visit when they got into an argument. A neighbor called the police. Now, her landlord won’t renew her lease.

When things got really tough before her break-up, Kate and Lily moved in with her sister’s family, then to a hotel. When she finally found an apartment near Lily’s school, she signed the lease even though it stretched her budget. Rent takes half of her paycheck now, leaving little money for utilities, gas, child care, food, and everything else. There is nothing left for an unexpected expense.

Kate has been through a lot of hard times in her life. She’s resourceful and resilient. Yet she can’t do it on her own. She needs help today, and sustained support to build a better tomorrow.

Worrying about the future but holding on to hope

Kate’s apartment has beds and some kitchen supplies, but not much else. Last month, someone hit her car while she was in the grocery store, dented the driver’s door, and broke off her side mirror. She does not have the money to repair it.

The family’s struggles go deeper than just material needs. Lily’s always been an eager student but lately, she’s had trouble getting up in the morning and clings to her mom when dropped off at school. Depression and stomach problems sometimes force Kate to call in sick to work. Because her job doesn’t include paid time off, her income is even less. Recently she missed a week of work and started to fall behind in rent. She worries about her and Lily’s future. But, she still has hope.

A school social worker connected Kate to St. Vincent de Paul — Madison for immediate needs of food, clothing, and furniture. She encouraged her to check out the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Program for single adults raising children.

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Working towards being better parent and landing a better job

Thanks to you, Kate worries a bit less. She looks forward to working with her Seton Program case manager and getting counseling help for her and Lily. Her goals are to be a better parent and land a better job. With your help, they will stay stable and safe in their home.

You’ve significantly reduced the odds that Kate and Lily will become homeless. You’ve greatly increased the chance that Kate and Lily will heal from their trauma and Lily will do better in school. What’s even more amazing? Your help now offers life-changing long-term help for Kate and Lily:

  • You prevent them from creating debt that hurts their financial foundation.
  • You save them from deeper poverty if using super high-interest payday loans is their only option.
  • You keep them from becoming homeless.

With your support, scarcity becomes abundance for Kate and Lily, giving them what they need to thrive. Because of you, Lily will have healthy food to grow bright and strong. Kate will have hope and no longer feel alone.

Kate and Lily

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