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Part Two // A family previously assisted by our network faces new challenges after the mother's job change. Household changes have increased financial pressure as older siblings have moved back home, causing bills and expenses to nearly triple. Both parents have medical conditions requiring phone monitoring, creating difficult choices between utilities, medications, and communication tools. The mother has taken steps toward financial recovery by securing a part-time position at Lighthouse, working 10 hours weekly. I am connecting her to community resources, including St. Vincent de Paul's Charitable Pharmacy and food pantries at Lighthouse and Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Immediate needs (based on a budget that Mom shared): medication assistance (Walgreens gift card; $100), gas ($210), groceries ($200), household essentials ($60). Subtotal = $570; estimated grand total with fees = $613. This support would close the gap between what the family has, will receive from community organizations, and what they still need.