Year: 2023

Tara’s Story

Lower Cape Outreach Council Helps Single Mother Tara was having a difficult time keeping up with her rent, making sure that there was food on the table, clothes on her kid’s backs, and gas in the car. Her challenges mirror so many on the Cape today as the cost of living continues to rise and…

Alex’s Story

Lower Cape Resident Attends Professional Training with Help from Lower Cape Outreach Alex came to the Lower Cape Outreach Council seeking assistance with a large tuition bill. After meeting with the agency’s social worker, Alex worked hard to save what he could and LCOC agreed to cover the balance. The school Alex will attend is…

Phyllis’ Story

Critical Vehicle Repairs Made Possible by Lower Cape Outreach Phyllis – a lifelong resident of the Outer Cape – knew when her daughter became ill that it was going to be difficult to transport her to and from her medical appointments. Regular trips to Boston were taking their toll on her fixed income and their…

Morgan’s Story

Mother Receives Critical Assistance with Childcare Crisis Morgan has a full-time administrative job that she loves, but the ever-rising cost of living on the Cape can make it challenging for a single-income household to provide all the essentials. Despite carefully budgeting and utilizing her local Lower Cape Outreach Council food pantry, Morgan still found herself…

Jess’ Story

Lower Cape Outreach Helps with Urgent Vehicle Repairs When Jess – a single mom — brought her car in for repairs, she never expected that she would need a full brake replacement – front and rear. Her vehicle is her only source of income as she drives for several delivery companies. Every moment her vehicle…

Kathy’s Story

Single Mother has Power Restored Thanks to Lower Cape Outreach Council Kathy – a single mother of two – moved to the Outer Cape five years ago to care for her ailing mother. After her mother passed away, Kathy chose to stay and raise her two children here, in large part due to the quality…

Jerry’s Story

Lower Cape Helps Local School Employee Manage Expenses Like so many lifetime Cape residents, Jerry has worked in several industries throughout his life, but he finally settled into a career in shellfishing. With his busiest season right around the corner, Jerry started to inspect his gear to make sure everything was ready for the season.…

Michelle’s Story

Lower Cape Outreach Council Helps Hardworking Mother Make Ends Meet Despite working full-time at a local small business, Michelle was struggling to meet all her financial obligations. She fell behind on her electric bill, made a payment plan to try to catch up, but the additional monthly payment was more than she could afford. Unsure…

Eric’s Story

Local Couple Finds a New Home with Help from LCOC After a career in the trades, Eric never expected to find himself living in his truck with his wife and their dog. The couple spent previous years alternating between seasonal rentals and occasionally spending nights at local campgrounds, but at 75 years old, they needed…
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