Warm Fuzzies 11

7:13 AM Posted by CANBlog

One of our program participants is learning how to manage her money. She has completely paid off the debt she owed to family members and is faithfully putting money into her savings account each month. It was so much fun to watch her display her monthly budget at our last home visit. She could not wait to show me the amount she was able to save and share the freedom she experienced when she paid off her debt.

I had a young single father come in seeking rental assistance. He was experiencing great diffiulty as he continued looking for new employment. I strongly sensed that he ws doing everything possible to improve his overall situation. He shared with me that he would lose custody of his daughter if he was evicted. During this interaction, I felt strongly prompted to provide rental assistance and prayer. After praying, I could tell that the client was profoundly positively impacted. I believe he strongly and directly felt the love of the Lord through Cornerstone.

I had an elderly woman come in seeking utility assistance. Her husband passed away several years ago, and she's been having a difficult time keeping everything in order regarding her electricity bill. Due to the numerous snow days, her current and past-due charges amounted to nearly $1000! Although we couldn't cover the entire amoung, we offered 50% assistance if she would be able to cover the rest. One of this lady's personal friends advocated significantly for her and was able to obtain pledges for the necessary funds through several other agencies. Due to this heroic effort, I was pleased to make a pledge for the final amount. It was a blessing to behold God's provision for this lady in the form of a true friend who did a wonderful job of advocating!

A single father of one just started the new hire process for a full time job with overtime availability. This has been a big answer to prayer, as he has been discouraged in his search for a job for quite some time. He was also able to secure a new vehicle after a wreck in February.

One of our program participants is learning how to set boundaries with extended family members. She is recognizing the importance of putting her own family first and providing for the needs of her children. It's exciting to see the changes this is bringing about in her immediate family.

Each Warm Fuzzies post is a compilation straight from our case managers, telling the amazing things God is doing at Cornerstone in the lives of those we are privileged to serve. To God be all the glory!