Hope Beyond The Wreckage
Being able to pay bills on time and learn budgeting through Big Table has given me hope for a brighter, more financially secure future.
Melisa and her husband are raising two small children while working hard to make ends meet. Life was already tight when disaster struck—their family car was totaled in an accident. Thankfully, everyone was safe, but the financial fallout proved devastating. They had to take out a loan for another vehicle just as their rent increased, leaving everyday bills unpaid and stability slipping away.
As a line cook and trainer, Melisa picked up as many hours as she could—often closing shifts while her husband stayed home with the kids. But in the slow season, there simply wasn’t enough work to cover everything. On top of that, her husband has been delaying critical cardiac care because of the cost.
Big Table stepped in with rent and utility assistance, giving the family the housing stability they desperately needed. Today, Melisa is budgeting, planning ahead, and relieved to be focusing on her family’s health needs. Because of your support, hope finally feels possible again.
