“Tina” is a recent widow and single mom who has not been able to work because of COVID-19. She has severe underlying health conditions that have left her and her kids alone and isolated throughout the pandemic. Tina is constantly working to be the mom her kids need and to provide a...
“Ali” is the sole caregiver to his stepmother and is trying to get her home put back together after his father passed away. He grew up in the area but moved to another city 10 years ago. He returned recently to care for his father and stepmother, temporarily leaving behind his wife...
"Bryce" is a young father doing his best to get his life back on track after being released from prison. He had been associating with the wrong crowd and made some bad choices, but knew his time in prison was a "wake up call" and he would need to do better in the future. After being released, he...
"Mac" is a senior citizen who has always worked hard to provide for himself and his family. He was hesitant to ask for help but had been referred by a "Good Samaritan" because his vehicle was in need of new tires and he did not have the funds to buy them. Mac moved to Iowa to accept a position...
"Amelia" is a single mom working hard to make ends meet. She is raising her teenage children on her own but has been discouraged that the housing she can afford is in an area that she described as "becoming unsafe." Her fears about her neighborhood proved true when someone set an intentional...
“LaTisha” is a teen mom of a sweet little girl and is due to have her second child in the spring. Due to complications with the pregnancy, LaTisha was put on full-time bed rest until her baby is born. She had been working prior to her doctor deeming her pregnancy...
"Emily", an African refugee, was referred to Love INC by another local agency after being released from the hospital. She was a victim of domestic violence and suffered severe injuries from a brutal attack. As a non-English speaking client, Love INC worked hard, along with the help of other...
"Leila" is a hard-working, successful woman who is raising two children as a single mom while owning and operating her own beauty business. To make ends meet, Leila also works part-time at a convenience store. Even though Leila has to put a lot of time and effort into her jobs, she's...
"Jende", along with his wife and two young children, immigrated to the Cedar Valley from central Africa. They had been in the area for one month when they were referred to Love INC by another local agency. With the help of a translator from Jende's church, one of our intake volunteers was able...
"Frankie" recently had a bad fall that resulted in him losing vision in both eyes. He was in the hospital for over two months, but is now home and adjusting to life without sight. He is struggling with the lack of independence and finds it difficult to rely on others to guide him. His wife's...