Who We’ve Helped

Sometimes the gap between housing stability and eviction is smaller than people think. For Garfield, it came down to two months of missed rent and two diagnoses that changed everything. Congestive heart failure. A rare autoimmune disease. Back to back, both serious, both requiring time away from work he couldn’t afford to lose. While he…

Venita is 58 and had been working steadily when her employer changed her job location. Without a car, getting to work became a real challenge. She worked through it, coming back with an UMO card for public transportation and a plan to move forward. The next hurdle was housing. Venita had found a spot at…

Having access to caseworkers and wraparound services can make all the difference in someone’s life when they are unsheltered. Such is the case of Susan, who had been homeless for a year, living out of her car alongside her loyal dog, Jack. She remained resilient, prioritizing her doggie’s well being and their safety even as she…

We’re proud to continue our partnership with Healing Transitions to support individuals on their path to stability. After overcoming addiction and navigating ongoing medical challenges, one woman has taken meaningful steps forward; transitioning out of temporary housing and into a place she can truly call home. With support from Healing Transitions, she secured steady employment…

Three women fleeing domestic violence helped by Cooper Foundation Three women fleeing domestic violence were helped in February with the support of the Cooper Charitable Foundation and our partner, Oak City Cares. One woman with an 8-year-old fled her home after her partner threatened to kill her and her child. She stopped working for a…

Through our partnership with @Oak City Cares, we were able to help a working mother secure stable housing at a critical moment. Despite working hard, she was unable to save enough for a security deposit and first and last month’s rent, putting her at risk of being separated from her children. Through a housing stability…

Homeless Veteran Gets A New Start. To start off the New Year, the Cooper Charitable Foundation, working with our partner @oakcitycares, helped secure housing for a 70-year-old veteran who had been living in an encampment in Raleigh for more than 25 years. This man suffered from PTSD from being shot at in the Vietnam War. He…

When Life Unravels, Stability Matters Most. Our partner, Oak City Cares, reached out to us this month, asking for assistance for a woman and her five children, who were displaced due to a fire in their home. The woman is disabled and works part-time. While she was able to secure Section 8 housing, she still needed…

A 28-year-old mother was assaulted at her apartment complex, resulting in a broken arm that required surgery. Due to her injuries, she was unable to work, causing her to fall behind on her rent. And while her arm was aching, think about the trauma she experienced at the hands of an unknown assailant. Adding to…

Dealing with Domestic Violence Dealing with domestic violence is more common than we think. In fact, a number of the families we have helped this past year are survivors who are trying to start a new life for themselves – and often, their children. This week we helped a 33-year-old single mom, who recently relocated…