As a Family Service Coordinator at St. Louise Resource Services (StLRS), I regularly support families facing urgent food insecurity. Recently, I worked with a single mother of two, including a two-month-old newborn, who had lost her CalFresh benefits after missing her renewal deadline. With only $1,000 per month in child support and unable to return to work while recovering postpartum, she was struggling to meet her family’s basic needs. When she came to StLRS, she was overwh

For one family of three, the weeks leading up to Christmas bring unexpected hardship instead of holiday cheer. With a young child to care for and limited resources, they face uncertainty at one of the most challenging times of the year. The family, a mother, father, and their five-year-old daughter, who is autistic and nonverbal, rely on the father's income to stay afloat. When he suddenly loses his job, their small savings vanish quickly. With mounting expenses and a child w

Earlier this year, I met a young man whose life had taken an unexpected turn. As a former executive, he never imagined he would lose his...

Sometimes, people hesitate to ask for help, even when they need it most. That was the case with a father who St. Louis Resource Services...