Testimonials

Ruby

Ruby, a phenomenal mom, began her dental care at AFC in summer 2023. At 44 years old, she had never accessed dental care—a common experience for AFC patients. Her treatment…

Abraham, a 67-year-old Alcoholics Anonymous client who faced significant challenges accessing essential healthcare. When Abraham first came to PathForward, he was unable to secure Medicare or Medicaid due to a…

Tom

Tom, a 62-year-old PathForward client whose health insurance lapsed, jeopardizing his access to life-saving medication. Recognizing the urgency, PathForward partnered with Arlington Thrive’s Community Resilience Fund to secure Tom’s medication…

Rumanna

Rumanna, a mother to a son with autism, came to Arlington Thrive seeking career support from our Community Navigator, we were able to connect her to our local partners and…

Jim

Jim, a man over 60 years of age, is experiencing homelessness and facing a medical crisis. After a recent visit to the emergency room, Jim was prescribed an antibiotic but…

Rachel

Rachel, a single mother to a 9-year-old son with a disability, sought help from Arlington Thrive’s Community Navigator program to navigate local resources and achieve short-term goals. Facing financial challenges…

Juana

Juana’s story is a testament to resilience in the face of adversity. With four children and another on the way, the sudden departure of her partner thrust her into financial…

Eva

When Eva was referred to our childcare program by a DHS childcare specialist, she faced numerous obstacles, including long bus rides with her two children to and from their current…

Isioma

As a single mother who recently gave birth to her second child, Isioma faced significant challenges in sustaining her job in the healthcare industry. However, with the help of our…

Gul

Gul, an undocumented immigrant, found herself in a challenging situation supporting a household of eight, where half of her children were eligible to attend Arlington Public Schools while the others…