Ms. W lives in Spotsylvania County and had been regularly employed by a temp agency. Unfortunately, she was in a car accident which resulted in the loss of her vehicle which meant she could not get to her place of work.

Ms. W was actively working with the temp agency to get a work placement that was remote until her car insurance came through and she could get a new vehicle. Ms. W had been financially stable and regularly paying her rent on time, but due to her losing her work placement she needed help with rent.

Thanks to the ALICE Assistance program, Rappahannock United Way was able to cover a couple of month's rent for Ms. W so that she could focus on getting a new work placement and finding a new car, without the worry of becoming homeless.

“Rappahannock United way helped me during a time in my life that felt like rock bottom, after my car accident I was without a vehicle and a job, with no money to pay my rent. United Way helped me with that, this chapter of my life has been the most humbling experience ever, asking for help, seeking outside resources that I never knew I would have to do, I’m thankful for United Way because throughout this process they didn’t make me feel less then but kept me encouraged. I’m forever thankful for them and to anyone else that may face a financial hardship, it’s okay to ask for help!”