When Superstorm Sandy struck in 2012, it upended thousands of lives, including Lily’s. She was a dedicated 20-year veteran of the New York City Police Department and a first responder on 9/11. Lily worked hard to pave the way for her children’s future.
The massive storm’s fierce winds and immense flooding destroyed their house. To further complicate Lily’s situation, she dealt with contractor fraud, putting her in debt and without a permanent roof over her family’s heads. She was discouraged when United Way of Long Island stepped in to help.
United Way provided financial assistance to Lily, supporting construction costs and aiding in finding reputable contractors to rebuild. Over a decade later, Lily and her family were finally able to walk through a front door that they could call home.