From Higher Ground: “Alma* is a grandmother in her 80s who is taking care of her daughter’s three children. Her daughter and her partners have struggled to stay involved, coming in and out of their lives as they deal with various issues, arrests, and bouts of incarceration. Alma has been a consistent presence for her grandchildren, but lately, she is having a hard time making ends meet. The family relies on Alma’s monthly social security check for income, and one late or missed payment can drastically disrupt their budget. This past month, Alma did not receive her electric bill in the mail and assumed she had already paid it. When the next bill came, it was much higher than usual due to missed payment, heat wave, and all three grandchildren starting online school sessions. Assistance from our COVID-19 Fund will help Alma get back on track and ensure that the electricity stays on for her and her grandchildren.”