A Transmission, 70 Miles, and Two Clients Who Needed Him
James drove nearly 70 miles each day to care for two elderly clients in rural communities. One morning, his transmission failed. Without transportation, he risked losing work and leaving his clients without consistent care. The repair estimate was more than $1,200—money James didn’t have after covering rent and utilities. A small emergency grant helped pay for the repair, allowing him to return to work and continue caring for the seniors who depended on him every day. “I wasn’t worried about myself at first,” James said. “I was worried about my clients. They needed me.”