Lifeline Success Stories

Ashley, a Lake County resident, contacted Lifeline in September for assistance in paying her rent.  She and her family had already had to leave one residence because of COVID-19 when the owner of the house she had been renting sold it.  They used their savings to move...

“To everyone that is facing financial uncertainty, there is help,” said Geauga County resident Deborah. “Like many others, I lost my job in the hospitality industry unexpectedly, leaving me with no income, and no opportunity to find new employment within my industry....

Taya, a 39-year old Geauga County resident, was employed as a teacher.  When many school campuses were shut down in April 2020 due to COVID-19, Taya was let go.  She received $189 per week in Unemployment Compensation, which was barely enough to get by. Her...

In the very challenging year of 2020, we were still able to provide our Financial Empowerment program to clients. This program is designed to help its participants understand basic financial philosophies and provide tools necessary to become financially confident....

2-1-1 is available 24/7, 365 days a year to help any caller who needs quality information and referrals, but in the last year we have seen the number of senior citizens contacting 2-1-1 soar as we’ve developed new partnerships to meet the need of this growing...

In August 2020, Angela enrolled in the HCRP Program at Lifeline, Inc. This program provides emergency rental assistance to the homeless population in Lake County. The assistance can include security deposit, an average of three months of rent, and utility...

“Where do I even begin with how my life has been impacted by the reentry program in Lake County, Ohio with Bri Moon,” said Rachel. “I found out about the program and had an appointment before I even left the prison where I just served over 18 years. This program has...

In November 2019, Niki joined the Supportive Housing Program. This program provides both rental assistance and case management support to Lake County adults who are enrolled in an accredited educational institution. Niki was enrolled at the Northern Career Institute...

In October 2020, Danyeill reached out to Lifeline’s Kinship Navigator Program after learning about the program from a Lake County School Principal, who is also a Kinship provider.  After speaking with Program Coordinator Heather Riser, a one-on-one appointment was...

“I heard about Lifeline when applying for an apartment at Richlawn Acres,” said Sharon. “They helped me get connected and made the process easier. The experience was amazing and very reassuring. I mean I literally moved into my apartment around a stressful 2020...

When Arlen first visited Lifeline for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in 2016, he was unsure what to expect. Arlen delivers newspapers for a living. He starts his deliveries around 3:00 a.m. and drives 120 miles a day. This type of work pays its...

Sonya came to the Individual Development Account (IDA) program in after completing Lifeline’s Supportive Housing program. When Sonya originally came to Lifeline it was to work toward a certification for a healthcare career. Sonya wanted to enroll in a college program...

In May of 2019, Janelle was accepted into the recently introduced Buy Car Program. Janelle was in need of a reliable vehicle for her and her young son so that she could get to appointments, but, more importantly, so that she had better opportunities for employment....

Marcus is a student, brother, son, and unforgettable individual.  He became involved in the Volunteer Guardian Program as an emergency case through the Lake County Probate Court after the death of his mother.  Relatives attempted to care for Marcus after her death,...

In October 2019, Marie reached out to Lifeline’s new Kinship Navigator Program after learning about the program while staying at Project Hope.  After speaking with Program Coordinator Heather Riser, a one-on- one appointment was quickly scheduled. When Marie received...