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M ichael Allen is one of The Umbrella Back in June, Michael hit some really rough times. His account was hacked, his money stolen, and he was left with nowhere to go. On Transition program’s success stories.
case you gotta pay a security deposit. If it weren't for Rodney, I wouldn’t have had a security deposit for my rent when I moved in. So, it was a big help.” That is an integral part of
The Umbrella Transition Program—giving someone down on his luck a moment to regroup and save money. Michael has had a colorful life. “I worked for Ringling Brothers for twenty years, so I got to travel the United States for free.” He ran a concession stand and stayed with the company until it finally closed. Michael takes pride in
top of that, Michael is totally blind. His attitude? “I don't think the Lord would give me nothing I can't handle, so I'm okay; I’ll get over it! I try not to hold grudges.” Thanks to Rodney, Michael was given food to eat, moral support, and a place to stay. A place where Michael could take a breath and save up enough money for a deposit for his own place. It took him three months. In just three months, he was back on his feet and able to rent an
being independent. He only needed help for a little while to recover from the theft. “It was rent-free, and Rodney provided food for us as well, so it was a great program.”
apartment of his own. During his stay, he was encouraged to budget and save, especially during their Sunday dinner meetings, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., known for the bonding, the camaraderie, and the life coaching—for example: “… putting money away for a rainy day in
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