Lifeline Success Stories

Since 2010, 2-1-1 Lake County has regularly received calls from a female living in Painesville who has five children. Over the years she has received referrals for many services, including Christmas programs for the children and Christmas food baskets, dental care,...

In June 2019, Bridget enrolled in The HCRP Program at Lifeline. The HCRP, or Homeless Crisis Response Program provides emergency rental assistance to the homeless population in Lake County. The assistance can include security deposit, an average of three months of...

In October of 2019 Tammey contacted Lifeline asking for assistance with a security deposit for her new apartment. She was going through a difficult time and would be homeless if she did not receive help soon. Tammey was afraid, especially since the weather was getting...

In June 2019, John Sebring was referred to the Bike Program by his case manager.  The Bike Program offers eligible community members with an alternative way to get to appointments, employment, or other necessary events independently.  By referral of a collaborating...

In the Fall of 2017, Franchesca Grant enrolled in The Supportive Housing Program. Franchesca was twenty three years old at that time and was a single mother of two young boys (ages nine months and three years old). Supportive Housing provides both rental assistance...

During the farmer’s market season, Lifeline offers nutrition classes for low income Lake County residents.  By attending a class, eligible participants receive a $10 voucher for the farmer’s market.  Each participant can attend three classes on a variety of topics and...

Lifeline has an array of programs that help residents in Lake County achieve self-sufficiency. Sometimes clients only need to utilize one program, often times, though, a client will utilize several programs at once to maximize their success. Two important programs...

Lifeline’s Health Services Program is essential to community members who are uninsured or underinsured.  Each year Lifeline assists customers with lifesaving medication and diabetic supplies to improve and maintain good health.  Medication assistance is offered once...

Rose and her family found the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program that is offered by Lifeline, in partnership with the IRS, while in the office for another program. She picked-up one of the flyers in the lobby advertising VITA and made an appointment. That...

When Catherine came to Lifeline, Inc. in 2018 with the desire to open her own bakery she found an online program that would give her the classes and trainings she needed to make her dream happen. Catherine was struggling financially and was unable to pay for these...

In the summer of 2017, Sophia was 21 years old and a single mother to her two week old daughter. She had recently been employed at Dunkin Donuts and was struggling to get back on her feet and be able to provide for her daughter. Sophia was also enrolled at Lakeland...

Steve began using Lake County’s Reentry Programs in July of 2017.  Our Reentry Coordinator worked with him while he was still incarcerated through an innovative video conference program that allowed her to speak with him directly before he was released.  Steve’s...

In 2018, Lifeline’s Rental Assistance Program has allowed more than 245 families and individuals to secure a safe and affordable home here in Lake County who otherwise would not have the financial means to do so.   Take, for example, Jasmine, who was involved in a...

Lifeline Inc.’s HCRP Program (Homeless Crisis Response Program) provides housing assistance for Lake County adults who are experiencing homelessness. This program provides assistance with security deposit, an average of three months of rent, utility deposit and/or...

211 Lake County received a telephone call from a female who was very concerned that she had a gas disconnection notice and a snow storm was on the way.  She was referred to Lifeline’s HEAP Winter Crisis Program, PIPP and HEAP as she qualified for all three programs. ...