UWLS Client Success
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Amber’s Story
Amber and her family's lives went through many shifts starting in 2020. They moved from a poverty-stricken neighborhood in Detroit to start over in South Florida. Things were looking up when Amber's husband was transferred to Leesburg in 2022. They were saving money,...
Carolyn’s Story
Carolyn was behind on rent for two months due to unforeseen circumstances. She lost her spouse in 2022 and tried working multiple jobs, but due to health concerns, could only allowed work part time. Carolyn said Keia (Wilson, Case Manager) was polite, understanding,...
Shavonda’s Story
Shavonda works hard to give her two sons and daughter the best life possible and to put them all through college within the next few years. But in her own words, working two jobs and taking care of three teenagers as a single mother can sometimes be overwhelming. She...
Neil’s Mission United Success Story
Neil lived in an apartment where his rent increased from $1,100 to $1,700 in two years. His only income was disability from the VA, and he could not make ends meet. "I spoke with Nishika (Director of Economic Mobility), who listened to my cry for help," Neil said. The...
Stanley’s Mission United Success Story
Stanley is a 51-year-old disabled U.S. Air Force veteran. After joining the Air Force at 19, he was excited about his life changing forever. He was honorably discharge for shattered knees from jumping out of a helicopter, and became disabled. "After four surgeries and...
Lake County Schools reading teacher Lori Walters is a United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties Success Story.
Lori made the tough decision to decrease her employment status to part time in order to care for her mother with Alzheimer's disease. Then, it was necessary to find a place for her mother in a long-term care facility. Her part-time status coupled with the loss of...