Posts by Jay Cornell

A household of one adult and two children sought assistance after the client’s husband, the primary breadwinner, left. The client, vision-impaired due to a rare disease, was unable to work, and the bills quickly piled up. Struggling to make ends meet, she reached out to Sunnyvale Community Services and enrolled in the Homelessness Prevention Services…

A family of 8 faced the threat of eviction after the head of household experienced a significant reduction in work hours, making it nearly impossible to cover rent. In desperate need of assistance, they found an online account promising rental aid for families in crisis. Trusting the offer, they paid the required upfront fee and…

Sunnyvale Community Services (SCS) believes in the power of second chances and community support. Our Homelessness Prevention Program (HPS) exemplifies this belief, as seen in the inspiring journey of one of our clients.  In February 2024, a mother relocated to Santa Clara County, determined to start anew after the tragic loss of her older child…

When John lost his wife, his world changed overnight. Suddenly alone after decades of partnership, he faced not just grief, but the heavy burden of navigating daily life on a limited fixed income. The emotional toll made it difficult to maintain consistent work, and before long, the bills piled up and his savings disappeared. He…