Claudia's Story
Total Assistance: $19,500
A single mother of seven, Claudia does everything she can to take care of her family. For years she and her children lived in a one-bedroom apartment in an attempt to make ends meet. After living frugally and selling food on the side, she saved enough money for a down payment on a home.
Claudia’s thrilled to provide her children with more space, but she’s still struggling financially. Her youngest son, Mateo, was born with craniosynostosis—a birth defect that causes the bones in a baby’s skull to join too early. He’s undergone multiple surgeries and receives occupational, physical and speech therapy.
Mateo has recently been approved to start school, and Claudia plans to use the time he’s in school to complete her GED and attend cosmetology classes. Though with her aging car, she’s concerned with getting Mateo to and from school. Because of your donations, we’ve been able to ensure Claudia has a more reliable vehicle, and a fresh start with her family in their new home.
How we helped Claudia
Mortgage paid for 12 months