Starting over: Elizabeth’s Story
“I never imagined that I’d be starting over at my age, or raising a teenager.”
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“I never imagined that I’d be starting over at my age, or raising a teenager.”
“I’m a resourceful person, always striving. I just needed some immediate help.”
“I have extreme faith, but I’d been struggling. I didn’t just get rent money. I got hope for our future.”
“I needed to start over, so I called PA 2-1-1 Southwest.”
“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.”
“Sometimes it’s the small things, like a bus pass, that can change your life.”
“We’ve considered ourselves to be blessed our entire lives. We’re paying it back through United Way.”
“When we’re out and about, we have great conversations. Dick’s the driver, but he’s also my friend.”
“It’s a struggle to remain independent, and it’s not always easy. But Melissa is there. She’s a real joy.”
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*United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania serves Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Fayette and Westmoreland Counties.
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