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In January 2025, a single mother of three came to DeSales seeking eviction prevention support, facing $2,691 in back rent while balancing parenting, work, and her goal of finishing her degree.
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With weekly guidance from our Community Services team, she made steady progress. By March, she secured rental assistance through the City of St. Louis and set up a utility repayment plan. She also began building toward her future—reviewing her credit, exploring a car loan, and seeking financial aid to return to school.
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Today, she has avoided eviction and is on a path toward long-term stability, savings, and homeownership.
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This is one example of how DeSales supports families in both immediate needs and future goals.
