Success Stories
Read about how your small sum donations changed someone’s life.
Nick’s Story: A young man doing all he can to support his sister and her children
Hello, I am applying for a grant for $386. I am the only one working right now and I am taking classes in programing at WTCC. The classes are required so that I can become eligible for a promotion at work. My sister has moved in with me due [Read More...]
Lavonda’s Story
Hi my name is Lavonda and I was referred from Interact Domestic Violence. I have congested heart failure, I deal with anxiety and depression and I have to have surgery on my left lower ankle. I have had some assistance from my daughter by her taking me to my doctor [Read More...]
Linda’s Story
My name is Linda and I am a survivor of domestic violence and I am currently participating in a program with Interact designed to help women become financially independent. I am trying to see if I could get some financial assistance to fix my car. Since I have a [Read More...]
Jennifer’s Story
I'm a single mother of a 10 year old girl and during covid we lost our home, new vehicle, and everything that was in our home. We became homeless and had to move into a extended stay hotel in Garner. We stayed there for several months until a gun battle [Read More...]
Dashia’s Story
I unexpectedly had to pay a balance on my daughter’s college tuition but still owe $2000 and the school has put a hold on her account until it’s paid. She cannot register for classes for next semester until the balance is paid. Registration started 2 weeks ago so classes [Read More...]
Scott’s Story
Our families negative situation started in November of 2020 when our rental townhouse burnt down. Unknowingly my rental insurance had lapsed during Covid and I struggled to find a suitable job. I am currently a month behind on rent and need to figure that out ($1795) and get new [Read More...]
Alexis’s Story
My name's Alexis, I'm a 22 year old Wake Tech student looking to pursue a degree in nursing. I have lived on my own from the age of 16 due to an abusive home situation and went on to become an emancipated minor. Since then, I've supported myself through [Read More...]
Kendall’s Story
Four months ago a drunk driver ran a red light and hit my wife and I in the passenger side door on the way to take my wife to work one night. Our car was totaled and being it was an older Malibu with a lot of miles on [Read More...]
Kunthea’s Story
Hi, I work as a caregiver and can not get enough hours to support myself. I use Uber to get to work because my job isn't on the bus line anymore which is in Cary. I recently experienced an eviction from my apartment in June and I am staying [Read More...]
Aja’s Story
Hello, I am part of the Fostering Bright Futures program at Wake Technical Community College and I am trying to get my driver's license so that I can start working. Unfortunately, I don't have a family to help me learn and therefore I will need to spend some time [Read More...]