Stories from the Fill The Gap project in association with Interfaith of the Woodlands
[January and February| March | August]
[Note: All names are pseudonyms (names flagged with an asterisk (“*”).]
January and February 2026 Report
The client is a 52-year-old white woman, mother of two that was unable to pay the deposit
for electric services. With the help of Fill the Gap funds, Interfaith was able to provide
$180 for the deposit so that the family would have electricity. The client was incredibly
grateful for the assistance as this support provided not only relief but hope during a difficult time.
The client is a 38-year-old Hispanic male who fled his home after being a victim of
domestic violence. The client came to Interfaith seeking assistance with starting his life
over. With the help of Fill the Gap funds, Interfaith was able to provide $500 for his security deposit for his new and safe home. The client left with hope and was very thankful for the assistance.
The client is 71-year-old Asian woman who resides with her husband and is preparing to
move into a newly approved low-income apartment. She and her spouse live on a limited
fixed income and due to these financial constraints, the couple was not unable to cover
the required security deposit. With the help of Fill the Gap funds, Interfaith was able to
provide the $283 needed to move into their affordable apartment. The couple was so
grateful for the assistance.
The client is a 56‑year‑old single white woman who recently returned to the area to re-
establish stability in her life. She is currently enrolled in an online academic program and
has recently secured full‑time employment but needed assistance with the security
deposit to move into her new apartment. With the help of Fill the Gap funds, Interfaith
was able to provide $500 for the deposit. The client was incredibly grateful for the assistance.
March
The client is a 30‑year‑old single white woman and a mother of two young children who is seeking more affordable housing to better support her family and establish financial stability. With the help of Fill the Gap funds, Interfaith was able to provide the security deposit for a new home with lower rent and create a more secure living situation for her children. The client was incredibly grateful for the assistance.
The client is a 31-year-old Hispanic woman with 3 children under the age of 15 and is currently pregnant. The client and her family recently relocated to a new home that would need a deposit for electric services. During a mandatory immigration appointment her spouse was unexpectedly detained and deported. Client indicated that due to being pregnant she is currently not employed and the deportation was a shock for the family as there was no previous indication of the change in his immigration status. With the help of Fill the Gap funds, Interfaith was able to provide the deposit for electric services. The client was incredibly grateful and stated that this assistance will provide her with more time to regroup during this difficult time.
The client is a 30-year-old single white mother of one. The client stated that her daughter was being bullied and that she wanted to move her to a safer environment with better community but that she could not afford the security deposit for a new apartment. With the help of Fill the Gap funds, Interfaith was able to provide the amount needed to move to her new home. The client was incredibly grateful for the support and opportunity for her child to have a fresh start.
August
A 40-year-old single white woman could no longer afford her rent and needed to move into a less expensive apartment, but she did not have the funds for the security deposit required. With the help of Fill the Gap funds, Interfaith was able to provide the security deposit needed to move in. She was incredibly grateful for the assistance helping her adjust her lifestyle to meet her budget.
A 38-year-old single black mother underwent a medical procedure which caused her to miss work and fall behind on her bills and had to move out of her apartment. While she had the funds for the security deposit for a new apartment, she needed assistance with the deposit for water services. With the help of Fill the Gap funds, Interfaith was able to provide the deposit needed. She was so grateful for the assistance in the new start for her and her family.
A 50-year-old white disabled veteran had his power disconnected during a prolonged hospital stay To restore electricity to the home a new deposit had to be paid but he did not have the funds. With the help of Fill the Gap funds, electric services were restored. He was grateful for the assistance so he could recover comfortably in his home.
A 40-year-old single black mother was living in a hotel with her daughter and granddaughter after fleeing domestic violence. The family found a new residence but needed assistance with the deposit. With the help of Fill the Gap funds, Interfaith was able to provide the funds needed to secure the new apartment. She was incredibly grateful for the assistance during this time of change.
A 51-year-old single black mother was living in a shelter after leaving a domestic violence situation. She had secured a new apartment but did not have the funds for the full deposit. With the help of Fill the Gap funds, Interfaith was able to provide the funds needed for the family to move into their new home. She was grateful for the assistance and help to start a new life with her daughter.
Due to her husband’s passing, a 60-year-old black widow needed assistance to pay a large deposit to change her electric bill to her name. With the help of Fill the Gap funds, Interfaith was able to provide the funds needed for electrical services to continue in her home. She was incredibly grateful for the assistance during this life-changing event.
