Ida’s Story

“Thank goodness for Upward Transitions!” said Ida, “I don’t know what I would have done without their help!”

When Ida’s husband of 30 years passed away, it turned her whole world upside down. Suffering from limited mobility, herself, with no advocate, Ida was lost in a paper shuffle and miscommunications which included her being denied income she was entitled to receive. Her utilities had been shut off, and she was about to lose her home.

With nowhere to turn, she contacted a local news station and was put in touch with Upward Transitions.

Once Upward Transitions stepped in as her advocate, Ida’s utilities were paid and restored and her housing was no longer at risk. Her income stabilized, and her benefits were settled.

Upward Transitions also reached out to a local community organization to have an outdoor ramp built for this otherwise homebound widow. In addition, Upward Transitions arranged for an assessment of her son, who has a learning disability, so that he can obtain training and job skills.

Hope wins again!