She was leaving an abusive relationship, their son has a disability and the fighting triggers him, and the husband wouldn't let her work. She's starting over, needs to get on SIS and start looking for work, she left with only a few bags of clothes for herself and her children.

By using this fund she was able to use it for costs associated with moving (rent, initial deposit, rental arrears that was preventing her from finding new housing, utilities setup/arrears, moving and transportation). She also used it to purchase necessary furniture as well as kids clothing and school supplies.

The impact of having access to these funds has allowed her to find a safe, secure home for herself and her children; she's able to have a fresh start.

She is currently living with her brother, and needed to get utilities reconnected and rent paid to keep their housing.

By using this fund she was able to use it for costs associated with rent, furniture, and a utilities deposit.

The impact of having access to these funds has allowed her avoid eviction and pay off their utilities so they can be turned back on.

She is living on social assistance and is working hard to reduce her rental arrears that accumulated while fleeing with her children from a violent relationship in Manitoba - she fled to Saskatchewan to seek safety and a fresh start with her children. Once her rental arrears debt is paid, she will be able to secure independent housing for her family. They are currently staying at Sofia House.

By using this fund she was able to use it for costs associated with rental arrears.

The impact of having access to these funds has allowed her to have hope of graduating from university in the future as the funding has enabled her and her children to live in safety away from her abuser.

She needs to pay for utilities arrears debt in order to find new, stable housing.

By using this fund she was able to use it for settling her utilities arrears.

The impact of having access to these funds has allowed her to leave an abusive relationship and find safe, stable housing for herself and her son after leaving the shelter.

She left an abusive relationship and is staying in a shelter with her children. She needs additional money to find proper housing.

By using this fund she was able to use it for rent as well as the rent deposit.

The impact of having access to these funds has had a positive effect on the family. She has appreciated being able to safely stay in a shelter with her children, but is excited to live in her own home again with her children where they can feel safe.