06/23/2026
A mother came to us because she was trying to do everything right. She had a job. She paid her bills. She showed up for her family.
But when it came time to apply for Medicaid and food assistance, she felt overwhelmed by forms she didn't understand, documents she wasn't sure she had, and phone calls that led to more phone calls.
The help was there, but getting to it was the hard part.
Then she met with an EHCEC Community Navigator, someone who sat beside her, answered her questions, helped complete the application correctly, and stayed with her through the process. Someone who made sure she didn't have to figure it all out alone.
Today, this mother is one of more than 300 people our Benefits Assistance Program has helped in just eight months.
When we launched the program, reaching 300 clients was part of a two-year goal. Instead, thanks to the dedication, persistence, and heart of our Community Navigators, we reached that milestone far sooner than expected. Access to Medicaid, SNAP food assistance, and CHIP coverage makes a real difference in the daily lives of our neighbors.
Learn more about our Benefits Assistance Program: https://hubs.li/Q04mpkhC0
