Monique spent her days helping seniors manage medications, meals, and appointments.
When she developed pneumonia, she missed nearly two weeks of work without paid leave.
Medical bills, rent, and everyday expenses quickly piled up.
A small emergency assistance grant helped cover essential bills while she recovered and prepared to return to work.
“Caregivers are usually the ones helping everyone else,” Monique said. “When I got sick, that support helped me get back on my feet.”