The Kaltenis family moved to the Bay Area in 2017, where Ale ran a licensed daycare and Tautvydas worked as a freelance designer while helping with the business. Due to COVID-19 and the challenging housing market, they frequently had to relocate, each time restarting their daycare, obtaining a new license, and rebuilding their customer base.
In April 2023, they thought they found the perfect rental home for their daycare, but the house proved uninhabitable and the rental company was slow to address any issues. After months of repairs they finally obtained the necessary license, but it was too late — most of their old customers had moved on, and attracting new ones took time. Without income, they struggled to pay rent, leading to eviction proceedings, which further hindered their ability to attract new customers.
During the court hearing, Ale and Tautvydas met a representative from The Law Foundation, who helped them win their case against the rental company. With the court proceedings behind them, they secured a new rental home but needed help with the security deposit. With assistance from The Law Foundation, an application to HIF’s Emergency Housing Fund was submitted and approved, enabling the family to secure stable housing.
“The deepest thank you to HIF for providing the funds and giving us support for a new beginning.”
