Sometimes asking for help is the hardest part, as in the case of new client “Alma.” On meeting with our case manager for the first time, Alma said, “I swallowed my pride and came to you for assistance and support.” Alma cried as she spoke, repeatedly apologizing to our case manager for bothering her and … Continue reading
There are many third-party programs available to assist low-income persons, but most of us simply do not know they exist. Consequently, one duty of Coastside Hope’s outreach case manager is to provide presentations at local low-income and senior housing complexes. Some are informational only, explaining Coastside Hope’s services or describing the dangers of payday lending … Continue reading
A local family of five came to Coastside Hope for help with a rental housing problem. They are good tenants who always pay their rent on time. For two months, the landlord of their two-bedroom apartment had been working on mold in the bedrooms. The family could not enter the bedrooms and could not use … Continue reading
