One Can Help reaches a population that cannot financially access the resources requested and have failed the screening levels for other funding sources. It is a last effort for social services workers to ease the barriers their low income and chronic families face. And in so doing to provides a much needed source of hope for our families”.
Juvenile court attorney
OCH helped change this family’s life. First I applied for a bus pass so mom could attend therapy. Later I applied for emergency rent because mom was remaining sober and her mental health issues were improving. These funds helped her re-negotiate a payment plan and avoid homelessness. That would have completely destabilized her! And recently, I applied for a laptop so mom could continue therapy online in the pandemic—and apply to nursing school! We had court this morning. There is no longer going to be a parental termination trial. Instead the child is in the process of returning home. Everyone is thrilled! One Can Help assistance helped make this possible.”
DCF social worker
The difference between success and continued struggle is often a small need that can’t be found anywhere: a bus path so a teen can get a job, a heating bill for a family in crisis or summer camp fees for at-risk kids. These things are minimal but the impact is enormous. Our clients benefit in so many ways from this assistance and on a personal note this helps me be a better social worker to my clients. I truly don’t know what I’d do without them and I am forever grateful.”
Juvenile court attorney
One Can Help is such an essential life-changing program for the underserved youth I serve. They provide resources so families and youth can stabilize a crisis or promote long term success. This ultimately decreases the likelihood of future court involvement. This is always the resource I turn to. They exceed my expectations with how willing they are to help my client thrive and change the trajectory of their lives.”
Juvenile court attorney
Sometimes our clients are one step from a breakdown or a relapse, over no money for rent, food, etc. And One Can Help brings them back from the brink. No other nonprofit provides assistance like this. Long term, this saves the Commonwealth money because the court doesn’t have to stay involved with the family that truly just needs a little extra assistance. This just makes SO MUCH SENSE and fills so many gaps our clients need to reach their potential.”