Meet Miguel. Until recently, he never found himself in need of assistance. However, an unexpected worsening of his chronic illness meant he was no longer able to work, putting increasing pressure on him to make ends meet. Miguel and his family of four had been able to get by on his Centrelink payments, but as the cost of living and his medical bills escalated, they found themselves simply unable to keep up anymore and began falling deeper into debt. The increasing cost of fuel even made it difficult to ensure his kids could attend school regularly, and with limited friends and family to lean on, the support they desperately needed felt out of reach.

But when he decided to contact the Salvos, he suddenly felt his life moving in the right direction for the first time since his deteriorating health forced him to give up work.

he Salvation Army’s Doorways emergency relief services helped Miguel find a path forward. They offered food, material aid and longer-term support. With the help of the Salvos, “We were able to eat, get back on top of the bills and fill the car with fuel to get the kids to school.

“Things get a bit rocky now and then and it’s hard not working anymore because of my health.” Yet, with the additional support from the Salvos, Miguel feels he has the extra help he needs to manage these challenges.

Miguel says, “[I feel] more confident as a dad and ... able to look after [my] family.

“They have saved my life! Thank God for the Salvos!”