My retail store wasn’t doing very well and I needed to expand in order to remain in business.But when I applied for a loan, the bank rejected my application.So I went to the community service center for help.There, the business counselor ran a credit check to see why the bank denied the loan.
When he found the problem, he helped repair my credit and taught me how to maintain it.He guided me step-by-step and helped me develop a plan for increasing revenue and retaining customers.
I later re-applied for the loan and was approved with $10,000! I used the money to purchase better equipment. Afterwards, my business became more competitive and successful.
I left New York three years ago because I had substance abuse and financial difficulties. I wanted to start a new life in Los Angeles after finally becoming drug-free.I also wanted to learn effective money- and life-managing skills.
I discovered a community center that provided a representative payee program, which would advise and help manage my finances until I could do it on my own.Since I was familiar with the concept, I signed up.The staff helped me set a budget to move into an apartment.
However, success was short-lived, as I suffered an emergency that hospitalized me and forced me to lose my new home.But coordinators were still around to help me pay my rent, manage my finances again and settle my debts with creditors.
I am now living in an apartment and pursuing a career in the film industry.I wouldn’t be here without them and I sincerely value their actions and continued support.