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Family Faced Water Disconnection Due to Child's Medical Bills

Our 100th recipient was a mother of 3 children under the age of 8; her youngest son had been at Children’s Hospital for the last two months following his seventh brain surgery. The woman and her husband had done a good job of keeping up with most of their regular bills and the extra medical expenses from their son’s surgeries, but they had fallen behind on their water bill. The City of Greeley had notified the family that their water would be disconnected the next day when United Way of Weld County referred them to Women2Women. W2W board member Esy Ray hand delivered a check on behalf of the family to the City of Greeley less then 24 hours later!

Single Mom Had to Quit Two Jobs to Do College Internship.

A single mother of two children who was finishing her last semester at U.N.C. was successfully supporting herself and her family until she temporarily lost child support. She was working three jobs to make up for the lost income, but had to give up two in order to do a required internship to graduate. As a result, she needed approximately $1,000 for rent and utilities. She was an excellent student and dedicated mother, and was embarrassed and frustrated to need help until she graduated and could work full time. Women 2 Women paid $436.17 toward utility bills, and also referred her to the UNC Financial Aid Office for further assistance.

Disabled Woman Needed New Dentures.

A a blind woman, living on Social Security was able to handle her regular living expenses but could not cover extra expenses. She desperately needed upper dentures to improve her ability to eat and chew, and to help her feel better about her appearance, as well. Women2Women paid Sunrise Dental for her new upper dentures.

Domestic Violence Victim Needed Assistance.

A 31-year-old disabled mother of two was a victim of domestic violence and unable to work full time. She had applied for support from Social Security and was waiting for approval. Her rent was paid by Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, she received food stamps and her family members helped her with additional bills. However, she had fallen behind on her cell phone bill and service was going to be disconnected.  Women2Women paid her cell phone carrier $59.41 to keep her phone service active.

Woman receiving a new hearing aid and keeping her job.

A 69 year old woman with hearing loss struggled to get by on social security and a part-time job. She faced losing her job because her hearing aids had broken and she could not afford to get new ones. Women 2 Women helped her get new hearing aids which greatly improved her quality of life and helped her keep her job. read more...

“Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. Thanks to you all, my life is so so much better to be able to hear again.”

Woman Struggles to Make Ends Meet.

A single mother of a teen-aged son with chronic asthma was a hard worker, but barely able to make ends meet. She fell behind on her Xcel payments when she moved from one apartment to another, and needed help. Women 2 Women paid her $373 electric bill.

“Dear Women2Women Staff:
I never knew your organization existed until I called 2-1-1. I can't thank you all enough for your assistance, especially at this time of the year. I am so grateful and wanted to thank you for making my holidays sparkle! God bless, and Happy Holidays!”

New Tires Needed to Provide Safe Travel.

The Greeley Transitional House referred a single mother with four sons to Women2Women. She had been a part-time employee at a local grocery store for more than a year and while she didn't earn a lot she was able to pay her bills. The woman didn't have funds for extras, and the tires on her vehicle were bald and very unsafe for winter driving conditions. Women2Women paid $410 for tires to Walmart's Tire and Lube Center, enabling her to keep her job and provide safe transportation for her family.

“Dear Women2Women:
Thank you so very much. You've blessed me with an early Christmas present! Me and my kids appreciate it very much.”

CNA Re-certification.

A single mother of three needed financial assistance in order to get a better job. She had completed her training as a CNA, but needed $25 for a re-certification fee and $18.75 for a background check through the Greeley Police Department. She also needed $80 in rental assistance until she was able to find employment. Women 2 Women sent the appropriate checks.

Truly the Power of the Purse.

When other local non-profits come across a woman with an immediate, one-time financial need that can’t be covered through any other source, they provide information to us. All requests are screened, and financial assistance is usually provided within 48 hours of the request.

We can provide funding for:

• Medical needs (disease and injury)
• Transportation needs
• Childcare
• Eye examinations and eye wear.
• Housing
• And more.

All we ask in return for our assistance is that our recipients perform an act of kindness in return. No other organization helps women in need in this way, which is why other non profits are willing to partner with us. They know this kind of help is truly needed in Greeley/Evans.