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LIFT 124 – three month Update

Single mom of 4 involved in Blueprints’ Work Ready Program needed car fixed to continue her medical assistant program. The LIFT was successful, and her car was repaired – needed brake work. She has completed her program and will begin her externship in July 2018. Gainful employment is right around the corner. Caseworker and client […]

LIFT 105 – nine month Update

3 year old needed a bed in September of 2017; the LIFT network quickly responded. Daughter comfortable at night; mom has successfully completed the Work Ready Program and is being served in Blueprints’ Job Development component. She’s secured part-time employment and her hours are increasing. The family is able to meet monthly expenses. Caseworker and […]

LIFT 126 – two month Update

The lack of a driver’s license was a barrier to employment for a single mom of 2. She couldn’t regain her license until she paid a restoration fee. She couldn’t pay her restoration fee because she didn’t have a job… This circular barrier was removed through A Little LIFT. Since her restoration fee has been paid, […]

LIFT 123 – three month Update

Funds generated through A Little LIFT paid the second half of this client’s rent at a rehab facility in April 2018; she was able to maintain her placement and maintain sobriety. Since this barrier was removed, she has gained employment, gained full custody of her child, graduated from her recovery group and goes voluntarily once a month. She […]

LIFT 121 – three month Update

Blueprints teamed up with Hearts With Hammers, a volunteer home repair group from St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church in Bethel Park, to repair and improve 5 Blueprints’ clients’ homes. A Little LIFT generated $500 for the materials needed to fix up these 5 homes. New windows and doors, repaired drywall and plumbing, and a ramp and […]

LIFT 113 – eight month Update

Krista received furniture (2 end tables, a dresser, a couch, 2 chairs, and a clothes washer.) from the generous donations provided via A Little Lift’s donor network. Thanks to the donations, Krista was able to provide her home with comforts that she was not able to provide for herself and family (a single mother of 1). Krista […]

LIFT 112 – eight month Update

Single mom received donations through A Little LIFT in October of 2017 to keep her gas and electricity on. She’s been able to maintain a safe and comfortable home for her three children.

LIFT 107 – nine month Update

Three year old Early Head Start child was suffering from allergies and chronic congestion that were believed to have been caused by her sleeping on the floor. Donations through A Little LIFT enabled the family to get the child a real bed. Since acquiring the bed, the little girl is no longer showing those problematic symptoms. The […]

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