Help Ka'imi Move

I have been living with roommates for the past  9 months after my split with Aaron, and it has been full of amazing memories and wonderful times, but also a lot of heartache. 

I have struggled to find a way to have all three of my babies with me since I've been here, and so I have missed out on a lot of moments of seeing my kidlets grow. They are growing up so quickly, and I cannot bear to miss out on anymore.

As you may know, rent in Sacramento has skyrocketed, and the going rate for a one bedroom in a neighborhood that I'd feel safe having my children live with me in is around $950/month. I work part-time for the post office, and while that rent is potentially doable, it is far from ideal.

The low-income units in the area have 2+ year waitlists, and so it seemed my only option was to make the more expensive rent work for my family and I. Upon going to view one of these units, I was shocked and amazed to find out that just that morning, an hour before I arrived, a low-income unit became available as those attempting to rent it had been turned down! I wasn't even aware that they even had income-restricted units, as they were not listed on any of the master lists I had spent hours scouring and calling numbers off of. I jumped at the opportunity to find a place for $700 a month, and thanks to friends was able to borrow the $150 holding deposit and $40 application fee, and I was approved!

Because it is an income-restricted unit, however, they are very strict about all the details. They set 7/7/17 as the move-in date even though my payday isn't until 7/11/17, and with my poor credit I was charged a double depost, bringing my total move-in to $1266.

I have been doing what I can to make all the extra money possible in an attempt to make this work. I know that I won't get another opportunity like this one, and I'd be devastated to lose out on this chance to bring my kids back into my life. 

I have been working full-time during the day at the Post Office, delivering mail in this amazing California heat, and then doing Postmates deliveries in the evenings. Cans and bottles? Recycled! Jewely, pawned!

I had a plan for the remainder of the money I couldn't earn, and it was to take out Payday loans or an Installment loan. My credit is garbage after making a lot of fiscal mistakes, and so these were my only options for loans. But alas, because I use an online-only bank, I have been turned down due to being a risk, and it's leaving me stressed and scrambling in a time where I thought I would be at ease and ready for the next amazing stage of my life.

I am on my way up. Things are looking so good. I need my babies back with me. I need to get back on my feet and be the mom I know I can be, and I need to prove to myself that I can handle this thing called life. 

If you find yourself in a position to give, and you find my cause worthy, I would greatly appreciate a little hand up. <3 I will pay it forward infinitely so, as I do belive I was put on this earth to help others and inspire growth and change, and I will never stop pursuing that purpose.


Due to the overwhelming love and support I've received, and at the urging of my pushy friends ;) I have raised the goal to cover my entire move-in costs. I am blown away by your support and gratitude, and love and appreciate you all dearly <3 Thank you for helping me climb this ladder of life!