Financially Struggling Families

Overcoming disaster: Tiesha's Story

“You hear about things like this, but you never think it’ll happen to you.”

A wake-up call: Sabrina's Story

"I can do this. I am doing it, and I won’t quit as long as I have breath in me.”

More than money in her pocket: Patti's Story

“I needed help, and United Way was there for me. So whenever I have a little extra, I try to help someone else.”

From Crisis to Relief: Lisa's Story

"I have options, and I know I will get through this.”

From homeless to 'welcome home': Khrysta's Story

"When I got home, I didn’t know where to start."

Finding hope and keeping a home: Ingrid's Story

“Words can’t describe my relief. I have a home today because of this program.”

Starting over: Elizabeth's Story

“I never imagined that I’d be starting over at my age, or raising a teenager.”

No crisis is forever: Gwen's Story

“I’m a resourceful person, always striving. I just needed some immediate help.”

Help and hope for the future: Shawnell's Story

“I have extreme faith, but I’d been struggling. I didn’t just get rent money. I got hope for our future.”

Heading in the right direction: Sheldon's Story

“I needed to start over, so I called PA 2-1-1 Southwest."

A little help is all it takes: Myia's Story

"I’m so thankful that there’s United Way programming for people like me. I just needed a little help, but it was a real godsend.”

Giving a vet a lift: Judy’s Story

"Sometimes it’s the small things, like a bus pass, that can change your life.”