Client is given efficient aid Jeremy Donaldson is a 56-year-old gentleman who lives alone in Brooklyn. He was a subway train inspector until an on-the-job accident in February 2018 caused …
Bridging the Gap to Retirement
Displacing this senior to a shelter would have cost thousands more and would have been inhumane.
Workplace Injury Puts Family at Risk of Homelessness
Injuries on the job can result in long-term medical bills and loss of income, and Workman’s Compensation may not be enough to feed a family and pay the rent.
Perserverance After a Decade of Economic Downturns
The working poor were hardest hit by the job layoffs after 9/11 and the 2008 Recession. The slow recovery meant that workers such as Lillian found it difficult to find new, permanent employment, especially if they were nearing retirement age.
Regaining Health and Housing Stability
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.