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LIFT 159 – five month update

A single mom was able to secure employment after graduating from Blueprints’ Getting Ahead While Getting Out Program and working with Job Development. Her only issue was the transportation to get to her new job. Through A Little LIFT, the community was able to raise money for bus passes for her first couple weeks of […]

LIFT 182 – four month Update

A single mom was in need of a new refrigerator that would close properly in order to maintain the freshness of her groceries so the food wouldn’t spoil as quickly. Her fridge was taking a toll on her budget since she was constantly making trips to the supermarket to keep her two children fed. With […]

LIFT 176 – four month Update

A single mom of three children involved in several of Blueprints’ programs, was in need of A Little LIFT to obtain her birth certificate in order to apply for public housing. She was in the process of completing an abstinence program and did not have custody of her children. Today, she has completed her program and […]

LIFT 174 – four month Update

A client of Blueprints’ Financial Capabilities Center had been working towards completion of her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) classes and needed A Little LIFT in order to make that dream possible. She needed a set of scrubs in order to complete the program and was unfortunately unable to find them at Blueprints’ partner, Dress for […]

LIFT 162 – five month update

A single working mom who was 8 months pregnant with her second child, needed A Little LIFT to get her through the winter months. Two of her tires were worn down so significantly, that wires were showing through the tire. In order to continue working to provide for her family, keep her child’s enrollment status […]

LIFT 157 – six month Update

A single mom with limited income utilized A Little LIFT to replace two tires on her vehicle and guaranteed her son would continue attending Head Start. This mom also has been able to transport another child to Head Start, ensuring their enrollment position with the program. With the valuable contribution from the community, two children […]

LIFT 153 – six month Update

A local family found themselves in need of new brakes in order to pass their vehicle inspection so they could continue to work, take their children to Head Start and their twin girls to their regular doctors appointments at Children’s Hospital. A Little LIFT showed up in a big way to make this possible. Through […]

LIFT 156 – six month Update

A working full-time mother of two utilized A Little LIFT to obtain much needed items for her families basic needs, such as pots, pans and beds for her children. Since the successful funding of this LIFT, the children’s attendance has greatly improved as has their sleep at night and moods throughout the day. The mother […]

LIFT 166 – three month Update

A local single mom and her children were participating in Blueprints’ Truancy Prevention Program and were in need of two twin mattresses for the children. Several people came together to support this family in need and was able to provide them with the mattresses and a much needed peaceful night’s sleep. Since A Little LIFT […]

LIFT 163 – five month Update

A family that had worked to move out of low-income housing found themselves in need during the winter months. While they were able to secure new housing, they did not have reliable transportation and oftentimes had to walk their young children over a mile to preschool. Through A Little LIFT, the community came together to […]

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