When Nicole
came to The Salvation Army for help, she was out of a job and
alone, with two children to support, ages 7 and 5 years old. She
was just coming out of a family crisis.
With no income and none coming in for
the near future, Nicole was desperately trying to pay rent,
utilities and buy food and other necessities for herself and her
children.
Nicole just needed immediate relief
from the financial and emotional burden in order to be able to
look for work and get back on her feet.
After interviewing Nicole, and
verifying her circumstances, The Salvation Army was able to help
her with her rent due to United Way funds, help pay her past due
utilities with Project Share funds, and give her food and
toiletries from The Salvation Army Food Pantry.
As a result of the assistance that
Nicole and her children received, Nicole was able to look for
and secure employment with a reputable local company within a
month of receiving our services. She was able to keep herself
and her children from becoming homeless.
One year later Nicole is with the same
company and has many company benefits, such as health insurance
and a savings plan. Nicole and her children are in a stable
environment now and doing well.
In emergency situations like Nicole’s
and many others United Way funds have helped many times over.
Nicole lives in Pocatello, Idaho and
volunteers frequently at The Salvation Army
