May’s success story speaks to one of the biggest challenges all Family Success centers have faced during this pandemic: helping undocumented families. Many of the calls we have received have been from undocumented individuals looking for financial assistance, food, and sometimes a place to stay. According to Oxfam America, there are 11 million undocumented in the United States, more than half of them women. Many of them working in industries that have been impacted by COVID19 such as farming, construction, food handling, and others. One call we received was from Mr. GM, an undocumented father looking for all the help he could get. He was afraid that his landlord would ask him to leave his apartment. He has not paid rent for three months. Furthermore, he did not have the financial means to provide food for his family, or diapers for his son. Our staff took the initiative to find resources for him. Unfortunately, rental assistance was not available due to his legal status. However, we did not give up. So far, we have been able to connect Mr. GM with Legal Services of NJ. Subsequently, they provided legal counseling, which brought relief to him and his family. He did not know there are laws in place that protect him from eviction. Even though we could not get him financial assistance, he has been able to receive food and diapers. NDFSC has been blessed with community partners that are always available in times of need. We were able to connect him to an organization that delivers food every other week. Moreover, one of our staff has been able to deliver diapers for Mr. GM. There are many cases like Mr. GM, we may not be able to assist them with everything they need in the moment but we at least try to be a listening ear providing encouragement and hope. New Destiny FSC has been able to lend a hand to many families that are suffering the consequences of this crisis. These are dark times; however, NDFSC has been present in our community. Our goal is to be a light of HOPE, LOVE, and ASSURANCE that things will get better!