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LIFT 219 – two month update

A single mom with several health issues and no family in the area was in need of A Little LIFT to purchase household items. Mom and daughter had escaped a domestic violence situation and moved out of a shelter into their own home. Since the LIFT was funded, mom and daughter have been doing great […]

LIFT 208 – four month update

A single mom was finally able to get her own place for her and her daughter, but she had to completely furnish it herself. She works full-time, but had trouble purchasing a training potty and toddler bed for her daughter. Since the LIFT has been funded, the daughter has been practicing and is now almost […]

LIFT 204 – four month update

A single mom was in need of a toddler bed for her son to help with his bedtime routine. The toddler was not getting adequate sleep and was unable to focus in his Blueprints Early Learning classes. Since the LIFT was funded and the child has been in a toddler bed, he has been getting […]

LIFT 211 – three month update

A pregnant single mom was in need of a LIFT to replace her broken stove. She relied on the microwave for a majority of the meals for her family. She regained custody of her two children and welcomed her new baby in November. Thanks to the individuals who funded this LIFT, they were able to […]

LIFT 206 – four month update

An employment barrier was keeping this single mom of three from joining the workforce. A restoration fee was preventing her from obtaining her license, which was vital for finding gainful employment. Since this LIFT was fulfilled, she has been working towards managing her finances and savings and paying off past debts, which have been 40% […]

LIFT 203 – four month update

A family with two small children and a newborn were in desperate need to eliminate a restoration fee that was keeping Dad from getting his license to continue working and providing a source of income for his family and new child. Since individuals came together to fund this LIFT, Dad has been able to obtain […]

LIFT 200 – four month update

A single mom actively involved in multiple programs at Blueprints, was in need of a washer for her apartment so she could save more money to go towards owning her own home. Mom has worked hard to get sober and stay sober for her daughter and has been working full-time to keep her finances on […]

LIFT 197 – two month Update

A family new to the area both recently gained employment and enrolled their child in Blueprints’ Early Learning when they learned their tires needed replaced in order to pass inspection. Since mom and dad were both newly employed, they did not have the funds to make this happen. After community members came together to help […]

LIFT 194 – three month Update

A local family was in need of A Little LIFT to keep their mode of transportation for work and school. Two of the tires were bare and needed replaced in order to be road safe. By donating to this LIFT, this family has been able to keep their source of income and the child has been […]

LIFT 196 – two month Update

A single mom was able to find housing after living in a women’s shelter and escaping a domestic violence situation with her daughter. She needed a bed and mattress for her toddler since she has been sharing a bed with mom and has now outgrown the space. People funded this LIFT and she was able […]

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