Sarah's Story of Support ~ Emergent Women and Children's Fund
Name has been changes to protect the individual's privacy
When Sarah learned she had received emergency funding through the Community Foundation’s Emergent Women and Children’s Fund, she could not believe it. In that moment, everything shifted. She had been living day to day in fear, knowing she was on her final notice before eviction. With rent and utility arrears piling up and no options left, no more resources to turn to, no family to lean on, this was her last chance at holding onto a safe place to live. “This is so amazing,” she said. “My baby can come home again.” What she received was not just financial support. It was a lifeline.
The emergency funds helped Sarah clear what she owed, covering her rent and utility bills just in time to stop her eviction. That one act of support opened a door she thought had already closed. “I can get sober now,” she shared. “I can stay here, and I won’t be homeless.” Having safe, stable housing gave her the foundation she needed to focus on healing, on her journey of growth, betterment, and becoming the parent she wants to be. After months of surviving in crisis mode, this gift gave her room to breathe and begin again.
“I can get my baby back,” she said through tears. “That’s the big thing.” This was not just about shelter. It was about rebuilding a life. About hope, and the chance to create a safe, loving home. “I was on the verge of a downward spiral,” Sarah admitted. “This just changed everything for me. I’m so thankful.” The Emergent Women and Children’s Fund did more than keep a roof over her head. It gave her the power to stay, to grow, and to reclaim her future.
The emergency funds helped Sarah clear what she owed, covering her rent and utility bills just in time to stop her eviction. That one act of support opened a door she thought had already closed. “I can get sober now,” she shared. “I can stay here, and I won’t be homeless.” Having safe, stable housing gave her the foundation she needed to focus on healing, on her journey of growth, betterment, and becoming the parent she wants to be. After months of surviving in crisis mode, this gift gave her room to breathe and begin again.
“I can get my baby back,” she said through tears. “That’s the big thing.” This was not just about shelter. It was about rebuilding a life. About hope, and the chance to create a safe, loving home. “I was on the verge of a downward spiral,” Sarah admitted. “This just changed everything for me. I’m so thankful.” The Emergent Women and Children’s Fund did more than keep a roof over her head. It gave her the power to stay, to grow, and to reclaim her future.