When Maria was evicted from her home without warning, she had nowhere to go and no support system to rely on. She ended up living in a tent with her eldest daughter; exposed to the elements, their things were often ruined by poor weather or even stolen while they slept. It was impossible for them to save up money for a deposit on a home or even many basic necessities.
Everything fell apart one night when their tent was set on fire and they lost their few remaining possessions; Maria was plunged into debt that she couldn’t possibly repay when she had to take out a loan for food and basics for herself and her child. Her mental health suffered terribly, and she worried every night.
Now, Maria has been placed into supported housing; she was helped to find furniture and begin rebuilding her life. Thanks to your donations, we could help clear the debt she thought was insurmountable and focus on building a new life for herself and her children.
“Now I can see a better future.”