Mission in Action: Mary

Mary’s Fresh Start

Mary, 75, is a devoted grandmother who lives in a wheelchair after losing her legs in a car accident. Unable to work, she survives on Social Security and a modest annuity. Despite her own challenges, Mary supported her family—until financial disaster struck.

Her daughter fell victim to scams and identity theft, pulling Mary into overwhelming debt. As a co-signer on two auto loans and a credit card, Mary faced more than $63,000 in balances, including fraudulent charges and repossessed vehicles. With no way to repay, Mary feared losing everything.

Mary called us for help. We guided her through a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, eliminating crushing debt while protecting her annuity. Because of her disability, we visited her at home to complete paperwork and taught her to use Zoom for her court hearing.