Brandon Beyer

Tammy Morley and her friends were charged $626.59 for an entire hotel minibar they didn't use after a reggae concert in Miami. They contacted Help Me Howard, leading the hotel to issue a full refund and a free night stay.

Gregory George, a South Florida food truck owner, faced financial difficulties after a city delayed payment for a $2,200 job at a Cinco de Mayo event. After 51 days, the city paid following intervention by Help Me Howard, allowing him to stabilize his business.

Reva Haughton, who became blind after a battery acid attack in Jamaica 26 years ago, received new furniture and a computer from City Home through Help Me Howard. The initiative provided her with a new home setup, including a love seat and storage, after 20 years in her apartment. Haughton expressed gratitude for the support, highlighting the community's assistance in improving her living conditions.

A South Florida pet sitter, Kara Hazelton, provided care for two dogs over six nights but was refused payment by the owners due to a leaky toilet she attempted to address. After media intervention, the owners paid $300, though less than the full amount Hazelton claimed she was owed.

A South Florida marine business owner, Mark Mitchell, was scammed out of $71,000 through a fraudulent email mimicking a vendor. He recovered $51,000 with the help of a support program and banks, but still lost nearly $20,000.

Laura Bustamante, a South Florida woman, purchased a waterfront condominium but faced ongoing financial stress after discovering she would be responsible for future special assessments totaling $53,800 over 13 years, despite having prepaid an initial assessment. The condo association clarified that her prepayment would be applied to future maintenance fees, but this did not align with her expectations, leading to significant personal distress.