Linda Child
The long warm days of summer are waning. We feel the chill in the air and watch as the leaves turn red and yellow. Our attention drifts to the coming winter.
This winter will be more challenging for our low-income clients than in past years. I do not have to tell you about rising fuel prices, higher food costs and generally higher prices for everything. Increases in the cost of living strain everyone’s ability to cope, but the situation is worse for them.
This year Lifeline has seen an increase in the number of people we serve in all of our programs. More and more Lake County residents are finding themselves uninsured or facing foreclosure on their homes. Programs like our prescription assistance and foreclosure prevention budget counseling are assisting more households than ever before.
In mid-November you may receive a packet by mail for our annual campaign. If you have supported Lifeline in previous years, thank you! If you have not previously supported Lifeline, please consider becoming a contributor. Here are some examples of what your gift could provide:
- $50 allows one low-income resident to participate in a life skills seminar to learn basic skills and receive related course materials
- $75 enables one household to participate in foreclosure prevention budget counseling allowing them the opportunity to stay in their home
- $200 supplies one uninsured household with essential medications for up to one month
- $500 provides a security deposit allowing a low income family to move into safe and affordable rental housing
Help us fulfill our mission….first to help, then to teach. And thank you.
