*Doing together what we cannot do alone | | |
Dear Friend,
Linda, a woman in her 60s, had always worked hard to support herself. Between her job and Social Security, she managed to make ends meet. But when she was unexpectedly laid off, her financial stability quickly unraveled, leaving her unsure how she would cover rent and basic living expenses.
Despite her determination and years of experience, Linda quickly discovered how challenging it can be for seniors to find new employment. She remained hopeful, applying for jobs and seeking opportunities, but in the meantime, her Social Security check wasn’t enough to cover her rent. Month by month, bills began to stack up, and the fear of losing her home became very real.
With help from our Eviction Prevention and Rental Assistance (EPRA) program, Linda was able to remain in her home. EPRA provided three months of rent support plus assistance with arrears, giving her the stability she needed to continue her job search without the immediate threat of eviction.
Linda’s story is, unfortunately, not unique. At Friends In Deed, we are seeing more seniors face similar struggles: working hard their whole lives, only to become vulnerable to homelessness later on. Thanks to EPRA, Linda has been given the chance to stay in her home and move forward with hope, a powerful reminder of the difference your support makes every day.
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In thinking about Linda’s situation and the precarity of living as a senior, I am also thinking about the fact that our government is currently in a shutdown. And there appears to be no end in sight. I am not here to point fingers or place blame, as that is not my job in this role; however, I am very aware and cognizant of the fact that significant funds are at risk that help the most vulnerable in our community. I talked about this on my most recent podcast, when we were on Day 9 of the shutdown.
Finally, we are just a few weeks away from Golfing for Good! Thank you to everyone who has signed up to play, bought a tee-sign, or become a sponsor. It is not too late for you to join in the fun–go to our website now!
Blessings and have a lovely weekend,
Rabbi Joshua
| | We can only operate with your help! | | | | The Food Pantry will close early tomorrow, Saturday, October 18th | |
Instead of our normal 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. hours, we’ll be closing at 1 p.m.
If you are planning to drop off a donation or come by with a delivery, please plan accordingly. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you!
| | | | It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon for the Pasadena CROP Hunger Walk | Dozens of dedicated walkers set out from First United Methodist Church Pasadena, CA, making their way along Lake Ave, across Colorado Blvd, down Fair Oaks, and back again, a 2-mile loop filled with purpose and community spirit...Read more. | | | | Thursday, October 16th, was World Food Day | |
Here at Friends In Deed, we recognize that access to healthy, nutritious food is a basic human right.
Hunger is not just a global issue; it’s a local one, too...Read more.
| | | | ⛳️ We’re getting ready to par-tee for a purpose! | Join us for Golfing for Good! Whether you’re joining as a player, sponsoring a hole, becoming an event sponsor, or simply coming for dinner, every bit of participation helps Friends In Deed continue serving our most vulnerable neighbors...Watch now. | | |
Ready to Par-Tee?
Join us on Monday, November 3, 2025, for the 6th annual Golfing for Good.
Register today!
| | Our Bonfire Shop is Open! | | |
We now have a print-on-demand shop where you can purchase Friends In Deed t-shirts, mugs, and tote bags.
A small portion of the proceeds will go back to Friends In Deed!
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At Friends In Deed, we honor the dignity and privacy of every person we serve. The stories we share are real, but sometimes, we change names or minor details or use stock photos to protect our clients’ identities. Thanks for your compassion, understanding, and support.
Friends In Deed is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We embrace and celebrate the spectrum of our employees’, volunteers’, and clients’ ages, color, ability or disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, neurodiversity, and other characteristics that make our employees, volunteers, and clients unique.
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