As the holiday season approaches, inflation and rising costs continue to affect too many in our community. While it’s true inflation decreased half a percentage point compared to last month, this is not enough to have a significant impact on those struggling most.
At HopeLink of Southern Nevada, we have seen significant increases in people turning to us for help for everything from emergency shelter to assistance paying utility bills to utilizing our food pantry and much more.
Our case workers hear frequently: “I didn’t think I would ever need help in this way.” In many of these situations, what our clients mean is: ‘I have a good job, I’m typically on time with my rent and bills.’
