Longleigh’s Impact: Supporting Sharon’s Journey To Stability

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Sharon’s Story – Grantee Lived Experience

Meet Sharon*, a 52-year-old woman referred to Longleigh by our Circles of Support partner, Cleanslate. Sharon was experiencing significant challenges due to anxiety and depression, which were worsened by financial strain. With two daughters depending on her, including one who was pregnant, Sharon found herself struggling to afford some of life’s basic necessities like food and energy bills. Unable to work and awaiting her Universal Credit award, her situation became increasingly pressured.

Having met our criteria, Sharon was awarded a Hardship Grant of £960. This grant covered 8 weeks of food and energy vouchers, providing her and her daughters with the necessary essentials during a difficult period. 

Receiving the good news that her grant had been approved, Sharon felt an immediate sense of relief as she expressed her gratitude for the quick turnaround time and the grant’s immediate impact on her ability to put food on the table and heat her home. 

Sharon shared: I found out about your services through my sister who is a tenant of Stonewater. The services Longleigh offered were amazing. The grant helped me get on my feet and out of trouble with fuel bills and groceries until my Universal Credit was sorted. I am very grateful for all your help in my time of need. Going forward – I will be able to pay my bills and be able to eat and keep warm thanks to Longleigh Foundation for the grant and also to Cleanslate for their help and assistance.

Grant Recipient

Longleigh’s Hardship Grants play a crucial role in providing timely financial assistance and stability during difficult periods. By connecting residents to our support partners, such as Cleanslate, we help more individuals feel optimistic about their future, which in turn helps us fulfill our mission of offering support where it’s needed most. 

*Names have been changed and stock images are used to protect identities.

Would you like to share your story? If you have received a grant or service from us, sharing your story can help us raise more funds and help even more families.

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