Making Room for Miracles

Not all miracles are big. Some are quiet moments of kindness that change a life forever. 

“I personally experienced true grace, support, kindness and hope,” Maria said about her experience in Bridge of Hope.

Maria was pregnant with twins and living in a small apartment with her daughter, Azora. On her single income, she was struggling to find a larger place. Maria needed help making room for her growing family – and for the miracles that were about to unfold.

She was used to providing for herself, so she was initially nervous about asking for and accepting help. Those fears eased when she joined Bridge of Hope and met her Neighboring Volunteers.

“Bridge of Hope welcomed me with nothing but love and support,” Maria said.

Then came the first miracle: a house with space to fit the four of them was found through a Neighboring Volunteer connection. The landlord wanted to help a family in Bridge of Hope, but the home needed light renovations and Maria’s twins, Isla and Ivy, were due soon. That’s when the entire group of Neighboring Volunteers offered to complete the work themselves so the family could move in before the babies were born!

One couple from the group led the project, organizing the other volunteers to paint, clean, and hang up blinds, all while making sure Maria was involved in the decisions about how her new home would look.  The landlord generously allowed early access to the house before the lease officially started so the work could be done in time. It was a community effort that felt like a miracle of timing, generosity and love.

But the miracles didn’t stop there.

Maria had a good job at a local university, but no car or reliable childcare. Thanks to a Bridge of Hope donor, she received a car, and our staff was able to find stable, affordable childcare. After her maternity leave, all three of her daughters now had a safe place to go while Maria worked.

Maria’s Neighboring Volunteers continued to support her beyond helping her move in. One watched her kids. Another invited her and the girls over for visits. Another dropped off meals and connected her with a mechanic when car problems arose.

Now, Maria can watch her daughters grow with the security of a home, a car to transport them, and a community to provide support along the way!

“I feel so grateful for the stability I have now,” Maria said.