Through the generosity of our community’s families and with the generous “La Familia y los Hijos” grant from the Chambers Family Foundation, this family is able to find hope and the tools for a better life.

As a single mother of eight children and currently pregnant, Josefina was lacking the resources necessary to support her family. She had just lost her job due to an injury at work that resulted in the loss of three fingers and was in the process of moving into another apartment. Her debts were in arrears and Josefina was desperate.

Josefina recently contacted the Relief Nursery and found the help she needed. Immediately, Josefina was connected with Relief Nursery Outreach Specialist, Jesse, who sees that bi-cultural and bi-lingual families specific cultural needs are met. Just in time for the holidays, Jesse connected Josefina with financial support to get her through the season. Having her utility bill covered through the Relief Nursery Sponsor-a-Family program was a great relief that enabled her to free up more money to go towards her rent. Maria was then able to buy gifts for her nine children with additional support from Relief Nursery donors. Thanks to the help received from the Relief Nursery, Christmas day was  wonderful for her children.   

Josefina finds care and nurturing for her two youngest children through Relief Nursery Respite. Her job search opportunities are beginning to expand through the skills she is learning in her Relief Nursery English as a Second Language classes. She also receives weekly one-on-one support through visits to her home through the Outreach program. Thanks to the Chambers Family Foundation “La Familia y los Hijos” grant, the new year is looking bright for Josefina and her family