{"id":5297,"date":"2019-09-19T09:09:54","date_gmt":"2019-09-19T13:09:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crisisassistance.org\/?p=5297"},"modified":"2019-09-20T17:09:30","modified_gmt":"2019-09-20T21:09:30","slug":"you-may-need-a-hand-up-some-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crisisassistance.org\/2019\/09\/19\/you-may-need-a-hand-up-some-day\/","title":{"rendered":"You May Need A Hand Up Some Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
As a native Charlottean, Kara had been aware of Crisis Assistance Ministry for some time but never imagined she would need to seek out the agency’s services. But a job loss and other strains on her finances meant that several years ago, she needed a temporary hand up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recently, she was in a position to give back and help others who are in similar situations. This is her story in her own words:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The idea of me ever needing to go to Crisis Assistance Ministry never crossed my mind. I mean, I am a college graduate and made a decent salary; but the loss of a job, being the caregiver of my last living grandparent, and the recession took its toll on my health and my savings.<\/p>
I was out of work for 3 years and 10 months. I never thought I would be out of work that long. I did have unemployment benefits, but eventually that ran out. During this span of time, I applied for hundreds of jobs, went on several interviews and I was not getting any offers.<\/p>
I received a Duke Energy bill and I was not able to pay it. I swallowed my pride and called Crisis Assistance Ministry for information concerning their programs. I was told what documentation was needed and the next day I headed there. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n