06/02/2026
When Michelle was diagnosed with cancer in July 2025, her journey quickly became about more than just treatment.
Unable to work, she suddenly found herself navigating a series of financial hurdles. Her temporary disability benefits ran out sooner than expected after an emergency appendectomy delayed the start of chemotherapy. Her treatment was then postponed for more than six weeks due to health insurance issues. Applications for disability and food assistance brought more challenges and uncertainty.
Throughout it all, Michelle's 19-year-old son stepped up to help support the household - paying bills, covering rent, and making sure there was food on the table. While she is incredibly grateful for his support, Michelle shared that “the biggest challenge for me is not having my own money and asking my son for help as he's already doing enough.”
Through our Light of Hope Family Program, Bringing Hope Home was able to provide rent assistance and ACME gift cards for groceries, helping relieve some of the burden during an incredibly difficult season.
Michelle shared, "BHH provided rent relief and a grocery gift card so we can eat." She added that the support meant so much because "I now know there will be food on our table next week."
Thanks to your generosity, Families like Michelle's can find relief, stability, and HOPE when they need it most. 🧡