Betty, a senior from Hamden, knows the anguish of making it during these tough economic times.  She was in need of a lifeline or some ray of hope.  Neighbor to Neighbor for utility assistance provided that bit of help!

Don is a young Hamden senior with many challenges.  He has been disabled, blind in one eye and continues to try to make it through each day.  He receives assistance from other social services programs but continues to struggle with the day-to-day survival.   The assistance he is receiving from the N2N grant monies will be used  for his past due electric bill enabling him to continue to make the challenges he faces daily. He is truly grateful and inspired to make another day with the help of United Way.

Delores is not a stranger to hard times. She was widowed at 50 years old, forced to live only on her husband's worker's compensation. Shortly afterwards, Delores not being able to keep up with living expenses, was evicted and had to live with her daughter. However, family, with their own financial challenges, were unable to take care of their mom. Delores was forced to relocate. She transitioned to senior housing with only social security as her income.