A catastrophic health event can lead to months of medical care and unexpected expenses. When rental arrears are the result, The Bridge Fund can help our clients, like Carmen and Johnny, on the road to financial recovery.
Holocaust Survivor
By the time her husband died, even though Rachel receives Social Security Retirement benefits and food stamps, she was unable to keep up with financial commitments and was soon $3,900 behind on rent.
Mia’s Tight-Knit Nest
When her hours were cut back at both jobs and she sought and obtained a rent reduction from the New York City Housing Authority, she found her income still wasn’t enough to keep up.
Diane’s Rebound
When Diane P, a medical technician, had her own unexpected medical crisis, her whole family’s life was turned upside down.