Testimonials from families receiving Utility Assistance:
"My husband and I have 5 children. My husband lost his job last fall and has only been able to find a part-time job. We lost our health insurance, and my daughter had to have surgery. HMC had put us on a monthly paymemnt plan, but I couldn't afford our electric bill and I received a shut off notice. Thank you for stopping the shut off, and thank you to the FSC for finding a grant to pay the medical bills. We are hardworking people, not used to asking for help. Your kindness is greatly appreciated."
"Thank you for the assistance. I am a single mother of 5. Through the grace of God I received a section 8 voucher and was able to find a job in a school cafeteria, allowing me to be at home when the children get home from school. I budget my income very carefully. I am fortunate to have family and friends give my children their hand me downs, and I go to food pantries, but with winters this cold our oil bill is far more than I budgeted for. Thank you for your generosity!"
"It's very important for me to express my gratitude to those who donated to this program. I have never reached out for help before. I worked at the same company for 23 years when they decided to downsize. My job was eliminated. I am now on unemployment and am actively looking for employment to support my daughter. Please know I don't take this gift lightly; you will forever be in my prayers. Thank you!"
"My husband and I are in our 70's. I am 70 and he is 75. We are caring for our 9-year-old grandchild. Our only income is $1,600 a month. Without your help, we would not have been able to fill our oil tank this fall. Thank you, and may God bless you!"
"My life was turned upside down when I was diagnosed with cancer. As I struggled with the illness, I became too weak to continue working, and my income dropped dramatically. Even though I kept the temperature in my home at 55 degrees, I could not afford the oil I needed to get through January. Thank you for the oil delivery. Your kindness is greatly appreciated."
A Testimonial from a family receiving Security Deposit Assistance:
"I am a woman in my late 60's on limited income. I continue to look for work, but can only find part-time employment. I am grateful to HIOC for your assistance. I have slept in my car several times during the last few years. I pay to have my husband in a nursing home, and without your help would be homeless again. God bless you!"
"Thank you so much for your help. My children and I are starting over with an apartment of our own. To receive assistance from strangers seems like a miracle to us. May God bless you for your kindness."
"I am a single woman who was able to maintain employment for over 30 years. Last year, after working for the same company for 4 years, I was let go. Finding myself unemployed and on the verge of homelessness, I had a breakdown. As I started to recover, I received a Section 8 voucher, and this one act saved me from living on the street. To those who have donated to this program, thank you and may God bless you!"
"I just wanted to thank you for your extremely generous help with the security deposit. We have been through a difficult and trying summer with a very hard move. Your support, help and understanding gives me so much faith and belief that I can do this. I am happy to let you know that we are settling into the apartment and we are happy. We are stable for the first time in a long time and are working hard at bettering ourselves. With sincere gratitude, may God bless you!"
"My wife and I have lived in Hunterdon County our entire life. We have been married 66 years and throughout our life, we were known as a family who helped those in need. With only our social security as income we have learned to be frugal. I never expected to be someone who used food pantries or asked others for help. Please know how grateful we are and know we will continue to keep you in our prayers."
"My husband and I have 5 children. My husband lost his job last fall and has only been able to find a part-time job. We lost our health insurance, and my daughter had to have surgery. HMC had put us on a monthly paymemnt plan, but I couldn't afford our electric bill and I received a shut off notice. Thank you for stopping the shut off, and thank you to the FSC for finding a grant to pay the medical bills. We are hardworking people, not used to asking for help. Your kindness is greatly appreciated."
"Thank you for the assistance. I am a single mother of 5. Through the grace of God I received a section 8 voucher and was able to find a job in a school cafeteria, allowing me to be at home when the children get home from school. I budget my income very carefully. I am fortunate to have family and friends give my children their hand me downs, and I go to food pantries, but with winters this cold our oil bill is far more than I budgeted for. Thank you for your generosity!"
"It's very important for me to express my gratitude to those who donated to this program. I have never reached out for help before. I worked at the same company for 23 years when they decided to downsize. My job was eliminated. I am now on unemployment and am actively looking for employment to support my daughter. Please know I don't take this gift lightly; you will forever be in my prayers. Thank you!"
"My husband and I are in our 70's. I am 70 and he is 75. We are caring for our 9-year-old grandchild. Our only income is $1,600 a month. Without your help, we would not have been able to fill our oil tank this fall. Thank you, and may God bless you!"
"My life was turned upside down when I was diagnosed with cancer. As I struggled with the illness, I became too weak to continue working, and my income dropped dramatically. Even though I kept the temperature in my home at 55 degrees, I could not afford the oil I needed to get through January. Thank you for the oil delivery. Your kindness is greatly appreciated."
A Testimonial from a family receiving Security Deposit Assistance:
"I am a woman in my late 60's on limited income. I continue to look for work, but can only find part-time employment. I am grateful to HIOC for your assistance. I have slept in my car several times during the last few years. I pay to have my husband in a nursing home, and without your help would be homeless again. God bless you!"
"Thank you so much for your help. My children and I are starting over with an apartment of our own. To receive assistance from strangers seems like a miracle to us. May God bless you for your kindness."
"I am a single woman who was able to maintain employment for over 30 years. Last year, after working for the same company for 4 years, I was let go. Finding myself unemployed and on the verge of homelessness, I had a breakdown. As I started to recover, I received a Section 8 voucher, and this one act saved me from living on the street. To those who have donated to this program, thank you and may God bless you!"
"I just wanted to thank you for your extremely generous help with the security deposit. We have been through a difficult and trying summer with a very hard move. Your support, help and understanding gives me so much faith and belief that I can do this. I am happy to let you know that we are settling into the apartment and we are happy. We are stable for the first time in a long time and are working hard at bettering ourselves. With sincere gratitude, may God bless you!"
"My wife and I have lived in Hunterdon County our entire life. We have been married 66 years and throughout our life, we were known as a family who helped those in need. With only our social security as income we have learned to be frugal. I never expected to be someone who used food pantries or asked others for help. Please know how grateful we are and know we will continue to keep you in our prayers."
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Hunterdon Interfaith Outreach Council (HIOC)
c/o Flemington JCC 5 Sergeantsville Road, New Jersey 08822 (908) 237-0465/Fax (908) 237-1490 contact.hioc@gmail.com HIOC is a 501(c)3 organization of Hunterdon County Clergy & Congregations with the purpose of coordinating outreach to our communities. Funds Administered by Hunterdon County Family Success Center with no administration cost taken. |
