'Leonard' moved into his new apartment a little over a week ago.  It's in a much quieter neighborhood and is more nicely kept up.  'Leonard' likes it better than his old apartment, too.  He especially likes that there is a Garcia's restaurant right across the street, as well as a Fry's and some other stores.  His leg is healing, but he still uses a wheelchair to get around.  His hearing to appeal his denial of General Assistance benefits is scheduled for the first of next month and his evaluation appointment to determine if he's eligible for SSI has now be rescheduled.  He had missed his original evaluation appointment because he was in the hospital.  Everything seems to be pointing in the right direction for him.

'Elizabeth' is also doing well, although she did trip and injure her ankle, as well as receive a couple deep cuts to two of her fingers.  She continues to soldier on though and keeps up a good attitude most of the time.  She is getting quite anxious to receive her first SSI check, which is understandable, and is looking forward to going to Wal Mart once she gets the check, to buy a few things for her apartment. 
The only concern that she currently has was precipitated by an attempted robbery of her apartment.  One day while she was taking out the trash she heard a large crash and saw a man running from the back of her apartment complex.  Evidently, the man broke one of her bedroom windows, but fled before stealing anything.  This along with some other situations, has led 'Elizabeth' to want to move to a safer neighborhood.  The problem is that she has an arson conviction and not many places will rent to her.  Once her lease is up she plans on looking for another place anyways, because she feels she would be better off.  If you know of anyone who would rent to 'Elizabeth' let me know and I'll be sure to pass that information along. joehler@cass-az.org or 602-256-6945 x.3071.