Dear Friend,

Before the Eaton Fire, Malik and his daughter lived in a small studio filled with creativity and music. Together, they played piano, made beats, and generated extra income through their shared passion. But when the fire tore through their property, it destroyed everything—their home, their instruments, and years of original recordings.

With the help of community programs, they’ve begun replacing some of the equipment they lost. They are also now enrolled in Friends In Deed’s Time-Limited Subsidy program, and Malik is working closely with Christina, one of our Housing Navigators, to find and secure a new home.

He’s been proactive—sending housing listings and all the necessary paperwork—and the ball is rolling. Soon, Malik and his daughter will have not just a roof over their heads, but a place to make music and memories once again.

Time-Limited Subsidies (TLS) are similar to Rapid Rehousing subsidies, which is a term you may be more familiar with. Thanks to the generous donations we received to assist victims of the fire, we have launched a pilot TLS program. This program provides longer-term rental assistance, sometimes up to 18 months, to help a family move into a new place and get back on their feet.

Christina will continue to work with Malik and help keep the process moving in a positive direction. TLS is also a descending subsidy, which means it will start slowly decreasing as the family is able to start paying some of the rent. 

I am happy to end the week by sharing this story and explaining a new aspect of our Street Outreach and Housing program—one which allows us to help even more families facing very challenging situations.

So, thank YOU for helping us make this a reality!

Blessings and have a lovely weekend,

Rabbi Joshua

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