“The Floor Covering Industry Foundation took away my financial worry and stress, which helped me get on my feet faster,” shared Barbara, a recent grant recipient of FCIF. A widow who lives in Georgia, Barbara has worked as a spinner and creeler in the flooring industry for 10 years.
Recently, she was diagnosed with left-sided radiculopathy, which affected the nerve root in her the spine, and was unexpectedly out of work. During that time, Barbara visited a local housing counselor with concerns about getting behind on her mortgage payment. They connected her with the Floor Covering Industry Foundation, which was able to help Barbara get caught up on her outstanding bills.
The grant she received from FCIF allowed her to undergo the medical treatment she needed without the burden of worrying about losing her home. Barbara shared, “I would like to thank the Floor Covering Industry Foundation for having grants in place for people like me who have been a part of the flooring industry and need help.”