Damon and his three teenaged sons were still grieving their mother’s loss to cancer when Hurricane Michael destroyed the mobile home they were renting. Through the FEMA Direct Housing program, the family was given a new unit to stay in while they sought out something more permanent. During this time Damon reached out to Compass 82 for help. He was doing what he could to save up enough money to replace all of the family’s belongings, but he was overwhelmed by the FEMA program and didn’t have the funds to get started in a new rental. The team at Compass 82 advocated for Damon with FEMA to get him as much time as he needed in the housing program. Additionally, his case manager found funding for moving expenses, a deposit on a new rental and all of the utilities. Now the family is settled in their new home and able to focus on rebuilding a life together.
Published under: Hurricane Michael