Client Stories

Due to her disabilities, Joni Gold was unable to work anymore and lived in Section 8 housing in San Luis Obispo County. To her surprise, she received a proposal of a rent increase by about 250% after submitting her annual recertification for her housing voucher. 

With CRLA’s assistance to lower her proposed rent, Joni can afford to continue living in her home of 20 years and avoided a possible eviction or other legal actions.

After his cancer diagnosis, Ernesto was denied essential services due to his inability to pay more than one thousand dollars every month for his healthcare. In a significant victory, CRLA managed to restore Ernesto’s healthcare services that had been taken away due to their inability to pay.  

Rhonda B. almost lost her San Joaquin County home when loan processors mishandled her mortgage after she filed for bankruptcy. Thanks to her persistence and with help from CRLA, Rhonda saved her family's home.

Juan D. survived a heart attack and emergency open heart surgery only to receive medical bills totaling over $300,000. Here's what Juan and CRLA did to get his medical bills covered.