Since 1982, Columbus House has carried on its mission to serve the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless by providing housing and support services. But the coronavirus pandemic presented a real life or death situation for its clients and community. Could it get the funds needed to mobilize quickly to save lives?

Opened in 1776, The Griswold Inn had survived everything from hostile British troops to the Great Depression. But COVID-19 provided the toughest test yet for Co-Innkeeper Geoffrey Paul and his staff.

When you provide crucial financial support for people facing huge medical bills, you need to be as efficient as possible. Joe and Jen Andruzzi wanted to make sure patients got financial help ASAP.

Two key real estate deals materialized quickly. To take the family business to a whole new level, Charlie and Judy Hilliard McCarthy had to capitalize on them fast.