Melinda faces hunger after turning her ankle and becoming house-bound.
"I hope that others will call if they need help. Everyone should know they don’t have to struggle if they get into a pinch."
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"I hope that others will call if they need help. Everyone should know they don’t have to struggle if they get into a pinch."
"I think that life just happens and if you get in a tough spot you just need to ask for help. That’s all. Call 2-1-1. Just tell them. There’s nothing wrong with asking for help."
"This support has enabled me to take care of my own health. Now I can stay home and stay safe without the financial stress that was hanging over my head."
"I was blown away when I heard about the refund. It was hard to hold back my tears."
"I think that life just happens and if you get in a tough spot you just need to ask for help. That’s all. Call 2-1-1. Just tell them. There’s nothing wrong with asking for help."
"Before I joined Mothers Making More, I felt pretty alone. I’ve met so many other moms who are facing the same challenges and we have become a support system for each other."
"I hope that others will call if they need help. Everyone should know they don’t have to struggle if they get into a pinch."
"I'm just so thankful that 2-1-1 could direct me to help for everyone in my family. If I'm ever in need again, I won't hesitate to ask."
"I can't think about how hard it would have been to bounce back from homelessness at my age. 2-1-1 and United for Women literally saved me from hitting rock bottom."
"I feel better, even though the odds have been stacked against me, because there are people out there who are on my side looking out for me."
“The Cold Weather Shelter saved my life.”
“Thanks to the support at the Welcome Home Shelter, we’re taking our daughter home.”
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*United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania serves Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Fayette and Westmoreland Counties.
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