Success Stories
BridgeS Stories
S.O.A.R. Stories
BridgeS Stories
Perseverence - Robert's Story
Robert is a dedicated father, husband, and full-time worker in Temple. He works hard and plays by the rules. Even though he has health insurance for his family, he didn’t know where to turn after his wife needed an emergency liver transplant surgery...[click to continue]
Endurance - Maria's Story
Maria is a full-time Baylor Scott & White employee covered under Scott & White Health Plan. Nine months ago her life drastically changed after undergoing surgery to correct her left foot. Complications during the surgery led to a damaged main nerve and left her unable to walk normally...[click to continue]
Thriving - Susie's Story
Susie, a Temple resident, had di culties breathing for several years. It got bad enough that doctors told her not to work, and she began receiving Social Security Disability payments to make ends meet. To add to the stress, Susie became the primary care taker of her grandchild...[click to continue]
S.O.A.R. Stories
Future - Maria's Story
Maria, a wife and mother, was working at the Temple Housing Authority when she learned of the Savings, Opportunities, Assets, Results, (S.O.A.R.) Community Collaborative. Maria met with a representative at the United Way of Central Texas and learned...[click to continue]