Rising Into Self Empowerment

Hi, my name is Melissa Moore and I am sharing this traumatizing accident and reaching out to humbly ask for help so we can continue to help others.

On Christmas Day, during the Atmospheric River storms, I was hit, spun into the center divider and thrown across four lanes of freeway traffic—and somehow survived with no physical injuries but our outreach car did not.

It’s now undrivable, with damage to the frame, both the front and back suspension damage and two flat tires. We only have liability insurance, and the other driver involved has no insurance at all, whish I ŵmeans the cost to replace the vehicle falls on us.

My journey through homelessness is what led me into my mission and founding my non profit. We spend our days helping others who are struggling, often giving whatever we have—including, at times, our last dollar—because we know what it feels like to be unseen and unsupported. Asking for help like this is incredibly difficult, but our vehicle is essential to keep showing up for people who need it.

Right now, I feel broken and overwhelmed, and I’m reaching out from the heart.

If you can donate anything at all, no matter how small, I would be deeply grateful. If you’re unable to give, I completely understand—sharing this or keeping me in your thoughts means just as much.

Thank you for reading, for caring, and for helping me get back on my feet. God bless you.

My name is Melissa Moore and I am raising funds for the Celebration of Life for an amazing friend and man, David Spiegl, who passed on, April 17th.

David, who was known as BBQ Dave, was bigger than life in so many ways. He was a gentle giant with a heart as big as he was. He always stepped up to offer support to others struggling while he was in his own struggle. His sense of humor was something that was always unpredictable but would have you laughing in no time. Putting a smile on your face put a smile on his. He had a big shoulder to lean on and unload and advice that could turn a bad day into a great one. He had a gift. Then there was his BBQing skills...best BBQ you ever had. One of the legacies he left behind.

His family has planned a Celebration of Life on May 24th at Lake Chabot in Castro Valley I am reaching out along with his friends to respectively ask for donations to make this send off a great one for a great man and to help the family lay him to rest.

We thank you in advance for any donation you could spare and if not, prayers for his family and friends thru this extremely emotional and difficult time. God Bless you