When a long-standing autoimmune condition worsened, Anjie was no longer able to work and found herself facing increasing financial pressure. Her home's old single-glazed windows made it difficult to stay warm, contributing to high energy bills and affecting her health at a time when she was already struggling with limited mobility and ongoing illness.
After finding Lightning Reach while searching online for support, Anjie was matched with a teaching charity through the platform. She successfully secured a £2,500 grant to replace the single-glazed windows throughout her home with new double glazing.
Having the new windows installed made Anjie's home warmer, more comfortable and healthier to live in, helping her breathe more easily and reducing the need to wear a coat indoors. The improvement brought immediate relief after years of struggling with the cold, while lower heating needs helped her feel more confident about managing her energy costs going forward.
"I'm not coughing as much and I can breathe easier. I used to sit in a coat; now I'm cheerfully sitting in my dressing gown."
Anjie
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