Our first request of 2023 came from London Cares Homeless Response Services. Christa is a double amputee after losing both of her feet to an infection. She required transitional housing to meet post operative treatment requirements. A developmental disability, mental health issues and an extensive history of trauma impacts her day to day functioning. It has been challenging for her to be successful in housing and as a result was not able to properly care for the infection and fully understand the importance of remaining in hospital.
She has been temporarily living in a motel, as part of a transition plan; however, it is well above the price range for London Cares and they turned to Alice Saddy for help. Currently, London Cares is looking into more affordable housing options for her and they hope to secure something in 2 months. Christa contributes her $522.00 ODSP shelter portion and London Cares covers the remaining significant amount. The requested $1000 is for $500 for each month to help with the cost of the motel.
We were happy to provide it and hope for a better future for Christa.