SOMETIMES ALL IT TAKE TO HELP IS BY PROVIDING TWO WHEELS 01.2.2025. A year ago, Cindy* had a home and a job. Due to unforeseen circumstances, our client is now seeking employment but has no form of transportation. The Options Network, in the interim, provided an electric scooter to help with job searching, interviews, and local errands.
STUDENT WHO WAS USING CAMPUS COMPUTER NEEDED HER OWN LAPTOP 12.07.24 Being able to complete and save coursework when it best fits her schedule is helping to ensure Gabby’s* college success!
PROVIDING TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKER 12.03.24 Bob* found work but had to have his own tools in order to accept the job. The Options Network provided the funds for him to procure the tools he needed get started.
BUYING A LAPTOP FOR STUDENT AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE IN ORDER TO BEGIN COLLEGE COURSES 11.08.24 The Options Network helped Bailey*, a young mom with a newborn son, by providing the new uniforms she need to begin her new career with the Florida Department of Health.
PAYING FOR BABYSITTING/CHILDCARE SERVICES FOR JILL*, A YOUNG MOM WHO HAS AGED OUT OF FOSTER CARE 07.05.24 For a young person aging out of foster care, all it may take for her to continue her education is to provide a laptop or perhaps assist with paying childcare/babysitting expenses. The Options Network collaborates with Madi’s Movement, a wonderful local non-profit that helps foster teens achieve independence and success.
PROVIDING 3 SETS OF NEW SCRUBS FOR FULL-TIME MEDICAL POSITION 05.29.24
PAYING FEES FOR YOUNG WOMAN TO OBTAIN NEW PARA JOB WITH PASCO COUNTY SCHOOLS 10.13.23 This is through collaboration with One Community Now.
HE WORKED HARD TO START HIS OWN BUSINESS 02.01.23 In coordination with a well-known local organization, Phillip* worked hard to successfully complete vocational rehab training. He had also developed a substantial network of support through years of working various jobs, but, do to a physical impairment, finding and maintaining full-time employment has been difficult. But Phillip has a strong entrepreneurial spirit and work ethic. Gaining guiding support from a mentor in the banking industry to assist with financial advice, budget management, and account set-up, Phillip was ready to jump on starting his own business. All he needed was a little help in obtaining start-up supplies. With help from The Options Network, Phillip now owns and is growing his own business in the West Pasco area. As demand of his service increases, he looks forward to hiring additional employees. Good luck, Phillip! The Options Network is excited to see how your enterprise grows in the coming months!
*not real name
HELPING OUT WITH SOME WHEELS! 10.6.22
A RECENT ASSIST 7.1.22
A handyman and self-described “remodeler” of kitchens and bathrooms, Bill*, had to sell all his personal tools and equipment in order to move to our area. A capable and independent Veteran seeking to get back to self-sufficiency, Bill is readily procuring work. However, each job he gets requires renting the tools necessary to complete the room modifications. Bill had received some short-term rental assistance but that wouldn’t last for long. He was worried that he would end up “on the streets.”
The Options Network was contacted and asked to assist with procuring major power tools for Bill. He would no longer have to pay a large bill for tools loaned to him. Now those financial resources could be used to pay his monthly housing rent in full. Yes! We hope that The Options Network provided exactly what Bill needed to grow his customer base. We wish this Veteran the best of luck in his entrepreneurial endeavors.
*not real name
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