April*, once the proud owner of a thriving pet sitting business, found herself navigating unexpected challenges when life took a drastic turn.

Several months ago, her world was shattered as her husband passed away, leaving her grappling with grief and loss. To compound the difficulties, a hard fall during the past summer prevented her from continuing working.

The financial strain became great, and April, known for her diligence in paying bills, now faced delinquent utility bills and the struggle to put food on the table.

In this moment of vulnerability, April reached out to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul for help, seeking support to weather the storm that had unexpectedly disrupted the stability she had worked so hard to build.

Because of donors like you, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to help April in her time of need.

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*names are changed for the family’s privacy