Tabitha’s Story

Tabitha finds joy in the kitchen, spending her free time cooking and dreaming of becoming a chef. That same passion and dedication carry into her work as a server at a local restaurant. Ahead of the 2025 Draft, she increased her hours and invested her savings in car repairs to make sure she could reliably get to work. When the anticipated increase in business did not materialize, her tip-based income fell short, creating an unexpected financial gap.

When the strain became overwhelming, Tabitha turned to LEAVEN for help. “The support from LEAVEN took so much weight off my shoulders,” she shared. With rental and gas assistance in place, Tabitha was able to remain housed and continue working.

Even with careful planning, unexpected crises can arise—and for 40 years, LEAVEN has served as a bridge between crisis and opportunity, helping people like Tabitha regain stability and continue building toward the future they envision.