Clara* came to us through the Resident Services Coordinator in the property in which she lives.  It had come to their attention that she was having difficulty paying her rent after having lost her job and recieving only $50 a week in unemployment.

Paying a month of her rent was fairly simple, but we didn't stop there.  We were able to connect Clara* with the services she so desperately needed, including clinical, vocational and case management. 

Charlie* came to us struggling with depression.  He was receiving the basic of Social Security Disability and his wife was looking at unemployment as her job in the school system was coming to a close for the summer.  He has two teenage children and he was having difficulty facing the prospect of not being able to provide for them.

David* has been a client with Harbor Health Services for more than 8 years.  He has always struggled with health issues, but this particular winter was exceptionally hard on him.  His income is equal to the amount of rent and bills he has and when his health coverage changed, he found himself in a dilemma.  He suddenly had co-pays and expenses that were not anticipated.  By providing him one month of rental assistance, he was able to obtain his medicines, pay off a medical bill and obtain other medical supplies that h

Judy* recently moved into a new apartment in East Haven.  Two months after her move, her hours  at one of her jobs were cut in half.  She has been able to pay her rent and bills, but has selectively been alternating between bills to ensure that something is received each month.  The 1 month rent assistance was able to give her a way to catch up on her bills.

Anabel* is a Section 8 client who has been residing in an elderly/disabled complex in North Haven.  Last year residents started making anonymous complaints against her dog.  This dog has been certified for medical needs and is necessary to the client.  Recently, management sent her a letter stating that she had to correct the situation or legal action would be filed.  When speaking with management, the only action they would take to remedy the situation was for her to purchase insurance for the dog.  Legal action began and the threat of being evicted was eminen

Leslie was just laid off from her full time job.

Judy* has been a client of Harbor Health Services since 1997.  She lives in a second floor apartment and has recently been approved for subsidized housing and remains on the waiting list.  Her rent is equal to the amount of income she receives, forcing her to be sparse with food and other necessities.  She was, in the past, very active in obtaining services and participating in food bank and other such groups.  However, her physical ailments have forced her to cease those activities, and she relies heavily on the good nature and generosity