As a result of the pandemic, tenants and landlords alike are struggling to pay their rent, leading to evictions that create long-term barriers to safe housing. St. Francis’ Immigrant Housing Justice Project works to resolve landlord-tenant issues, locates financial resources to assist families with rent and utility assistance, and...

Like so many during the pandemic, one of our clients, Leyah, lost her job in April due to COVID-19. While she did find other employment, her income was much less than it used to be – and by this fall, she was 3 months behind on rent for her...

Zaina sought the assistance of our Immigration legal team upon surviving a horrific crime. After working with law enforcement to testify against her abuser, she learned she could apply for immigration relief under a humanitarian visa reserved for victims of serious crimes, a U visa.

Monica called our office concerned about her two nieces, Jaden and Dani. Their mother had recently died, and even though she had children of her own Monica wanted to raise her sister’s kids so they could have a stable life. She knew she would need to petition for guardianship...

Tyra is a single mother of two with a who found Pathways to Progress three years ago, with a big heart but not much purchasing power. She was excited by Pathways to Progress, and the opportunities to gain new skills, increase her income, and make a change for her...

Mr. Carter is a mild-mannered veteran client who was referred to St. Francis Community Services by another veteran, hoping SFCS could assist him with outstanding traffic tickets. Due to the tickets he had accumulated, his license was suspended. Although he was able to get to his job at a...

Viet, a refugee who arrived in the U.S. 20 years ago, is about to celebrate her 65th birthday. She recently realized she has diabetes, and would need to watch her health more significantly. Although she has been receiving medical care at a clinic, it was too expensive to attend...

Kathy was the maternal grandmother of four young children whose mother was diagnosed with a rapidly-progressing terminal illness. These children ranged in age from 9 months to 13 years old. The father was only peripherally in their lives. Kathy and the four children faced much uncertainty as to what...

One day William was in the courthouse searching for help. His previous wife—the mother of his young daughter—had left their child home alone that day, disappearing on a binge. At the time, William could only see his daughter one night per week under the custody agreement and even paid...

When Mr. J was laid off from his job as a union laborer, life unraveled for him and his family. They lost their home. Mr. J, his wife and three children moved into an emergency shelter. Both parents desperately looked for work. If there was light at the end...