Retirement is something we all look forward to. Enjoying relaxing time with your family and friends and celebrating your life accomplishments. This is what 66-year-old Lauren expected when retiring last spring from teaching until a medical emergency depleted her retirement funds to cover hospital bills and in-home caregiving. [...]

Christmas day is supposed to be a joyous occasion full of friends and family. But for Angelica, December 25, 2022, became one of the worst days of her life. As Angelica celebrated the holiday with her three children, the unimaginable happened. Her home went up in flames. What [...]

Patricia, 42, began having seizures last year. As she maneuvered through this life-changing condition, Patricia never expected to be laid off due to missing too many days at work. When the unexpected happened, Patricia was left without a source of income, causing her to be four months behind [...]

For 20 years, single-mom Crystal has worked hard to give her two boys the best life possible, but it hasn't been an easy road. Her oldest son was diagnosed with a rare kidney disorder at two years old. As a teenager, he had both kidneys removed and has [...]

After 20 years in the army, Sylvester knows the meaning of hard work. When he was laid off from his job at a local airline company and had depleted all his savings, Sylvester became fearful that he would lose his home. A friend told him about Metrocrest Services. [...]

Rebecca, 64, is a vibrant woman known as “the basket lady,” selling custom-made gift baskets for all occasions. It was a lucrative business until 2019, when a severe allergic reaction to antibiotics left her unable to work. So, she moved in with her uncle, who helped her recover. [...]

Single mother Candace moved to Texas from Mississippi in search of a job to support herself and her young son. She was living with her sister when the family hit a rough patch and could not pay their rent. The apartment complex they lived in referred her to [...]

Ryan is estranged from his family and, for three years, lived at an extended stay motel. When he lost the check card that carried his social security disability payment, he had no way of paying for his lodging and was at risk of having to live on the [...]

When Luke lost his job during the COVID-19 pandemic, he cut discretionary spending enough to cover the family's expenses for a few months. As the pandemic's economic toll continued, his savings were depleted, leaving Luke wondering how to cover the bills. Metrocrest Services was there to help. "If [...]

For years, Sharonica and her husband both worked to support their family of seven. So, when COVID-19 hit and Sharonica lost her job as a customer service representative, the family was at a loss on how they would pay the bills and put food on their table. The [...]

Connie, 73, has multiple chronic conditions, including COPD and knee issues that require her to use assistive devices to get around. Metrocrest Services helps Connie remain independent in her home by installing grab bars in the shower and ramps for her garage door to keep her safe from slips [...]