Lives Changed

Widowed mother of four struggling to provide for her family since the death of her husband, loss of employment, and infliction with COVID-19, reached out for help for her college-bound…

Single, unemployed parent of baby with multiple medical problems including severe swallowing issue since birth asked for help obtaining a Vitamix blender. This kitchen appliance was recommended by the baby’s…

Working parents of a depressed, suicidal teenager asked for help paying for out-of-state residential treatment program. With letters of support from treating practitioners, child’s teachers, and family members and with…

Single, disabled father of two asked for help obtaining equine assisted therapy for his child who has been dealing with severe behavioral issues arising from COVID-19 isolation, school closures, and…

Working parents came to us asking for help paying travel expenses. Their baby has “failed to thrive” despite measures recommended by local pediatrician and gastroenterological specialists. The child’s medical team…

Working parents of young child asked for help obtaining an Ear, Nose and Throat consultation for their child who suffered from repeated bouts of strep throat. The family used Access…

Single working parent of a teenager with Autism Spectrum Disorder asked for help paying for equine assisted therapy to deal with child’s extreme anxiety. Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy (NEAT) in…

For the child who thrives on social interaction and physical activity, playing basketball is a near necessity. This child’s working parents could not afford to send the child to a…

The social worker for a single parent and children asked for our help to purchase beds. The family had been living in a shelter and recently secured a small apartment.…

Working parents asked for help paying travel expenses (hotel/gas) for out-of-area medical care for their child. They had medical insurance to cover the hospital expenses; however, the weekly trips to…