From La Frontera Center: “Patricia* lives in Tucson with her husband, Martin*. For as long as both can remember, both Patricia and Martin have worked more than one job to bring in enough money to pay rent and meet their expenses. Money became a little tighter when one of their grandsons came to live with them a few years ago, but they have always managed to make it work. Lately, a bulk of the family’s income has come through Patricia’s position on the custodial staff of a large local company. When Patricia, who speaks limited English, was informed that she had been furloughed, at first she wasn’t clear about what it meant. She reached out to a LaFrontera staff member to learn more about the furlough process and what it might mean for the family’s finances. With United for Southern Arizona COVID-19 Funds, we were able to help Patricia, Martin, and the grandson receive immediate assistance to pay pending bills due to the sudden loss of income from her furlough. We are also working with Patricia to help her navigate next steps and determine when and if she can return to her custodial job.”