Success Stories

Read about how your small sum donations changed someone’s life.

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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...]

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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...]

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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...]

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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...]

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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...]

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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...]

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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...]

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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...]

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Stevie’s Story

My name is Stevie and my hours were reduced during covid and I have fallen behind on my truck payment. I am a single father and also attend school after work to ensure a better future. I am 3 payments behind on my truck which is almost completely paid [Read More...]

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Selina’s Story

I have recently faced homelessness due to an illegal eviction from my previous landlord. I have been staying at a hotel with my almost 2 year old daughter for the last 3 months up until April 27, 2021. I was working consistently for the last year until I was laid [Read More...]