Sarah & George
Sarah and George were a two-income family, working hard, and earning enough to afford rent on their one-bedroom home. All in the span of three months, Sarah was laid off, George was injured on the job, and their landlord decided to sell their house. Without income, they were unable to find a new place, and found themselves moving from friend’s house to friend’s house, until eventually living out of their car. Once that was repossessed, they were literally on the street, and needed shelter. For a cost of about $125, Travelers Aid was able to get them bus passes (to look for work) and place them in temporary housing so they could get back on their feet