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Recovery after ruin: Overcoming an unexpected house fire and its relation to the national housing crisis
The 2024 housing crisis is a complex issue influenced by a multitude of factors, including economic instability, climate change and natural disasters. One often…
The transformative impact of Emergency Financial Relief on employee Mental Health and Well-being
An employee of a large sporting goods retailer was facing mental health challenges, and the employer made a significant impact on their life. This heartwarming story…
Financial first responders in the deluge: One person’s story of resilience after the 2024 Brazil flood
In the spring of 2024, the state of Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil faced an unprecedented catastrophe. Torrential rains pounded the region in April and May,…
How the Brave of Heart Scholarship allowed one woman to honor her late husband and the nurses who cared for him in his fight against COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic was a life-changing event for all of us, but the impact was particularly profound for the community of healthcare workers who put their lives at…
She was told she might have cancer but couldn’t afford further testing. So she turned to her company for help
In the United States and around the world, cancer is an ever-present concern. In the U.S. alone, an estimated 1.9 million new cancer cases were expected in 2023. And…
Surviving Hurricane Idalia: A story of resilience and support in the face of disaster
2023 brought one of the most active Atlantic hurricane seasons in recent history. Between June and November, 20 named storms formed in the Atlantic basin, which ranks…
In the wake of the Maui wildfires, one individual finds help and hope
Early in the morning on August 8, 2023, a small brush fire broke out on the island of Maui. By the end of that day, wildfires had devastated the town of Lahaina,…
The price of freedom – How one woman escaped an abusive relationship and regained financial stability
Around this time every year, we share stories of courage, relief and hope as we reflect on the significant role that emergency financial relief plays in boosting the…
How one company's readiness provided relief for a single mother in need
For Cynthia, 2021 was going to be the year.
How emergency financial relief provided warmth during Southern Winter Storm Uri
Rain fell and instantly froze, clinging to trees, streets and power lines. After that came the snow and constant freezing temperatures. It was unlike anything most…
How emergency financial relief made the difference after Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida was coming.
Providing relief in the heat of war – a story of relief for a family in Ukraine
In 2022, the world watched as Russia invaded Ukraine.
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