For nearly fifteen years OMR in conjunction with the Howard Community Action Council, has helped 267 working families. Without assistance, many of them faced eviction. Thanks to your help, OMR has collected and distributed an average of nearly $20,500/year to families in need. Since operating expenses are absorbed by OMR board members, all donated money goes to help families.
Here are some recent situations where OMR has helped:
- A fire destroyed the apartment of a single parent of a 6-year-old. We were able to help with the first month’s rent after she managed the security deposit.
- A woman who supports a child and a grandchild was hospitalized due to illness, losing pay as a result. We were able to cover the rent payment.
- A single parent of four began working for the school system in April but was not paid during the summer. We assisted her with a rent payment.
- A single mother of two went to live with her mother after her husband put her possessions out of the house, changed the locks, and threatened harm if she returned. OMR contributed a security deposit to help her relocate.