“COVID19 has really taken a toll on me emotionally,” shares Ericka.
Ericka was homeless for a year before she moved into her current apartment three years ago. In recovery for over twenty years, and dealing with multiple health issues, Ericka has been unable to work and is dependent on Social Security Disability.
“I’ve wanted to get out and do stuff, but with COVID, I’ve been pretty much been stuck in my apartment,” she shares. “It’s been pretty surreal. I’m trying to get out and walk now and get fresh air.”
Ericka has two adult daughters, and a seven-year old grandson. Her daughters have both struggled with addiction. One has been sober for the last four years, the other is still trying to gain sobriety. It has been hard on Ericka to see her daughters go through the same struggle, and she wants something different for them and her grandson.
“I’ve just been trying to hold everything together and get through it one day at a time,” says Ericka. “I’ve been getting energy assistance from MSC for the last three years, and it’s been great to know that I can depend on the help from MSC.”
MSC’s energy assistance program helps income eligible households. You do not need to be in crisis. Find more info at mschelps.org/gethelp/energyassistance/.
