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Hardworking Richmond Mother of Two Experiences Devastating Loss
On Sunday, October 16th around 11:30PM while Ms. Lucas and her two children slept, random gunfire erupted outside of the family's home and continued for approximately five minutes just outside of their windows.
Ms. Lucas' two children awoke distressed and fearful with concern for their mother's safety and their own. This, and other recent violent acts in the community, have left the children traumatized and begging to move out of public housing.
As a result of this violent event, Ms. Lucas' 2000 Honda Accord was riddled with bullets. Some of the bullets remain lodged in the vehicle's engine. Because of the age of the vehicle, the extensive damage to the exterior and engine compartment, and the estimated cost of repairs, the vehicle will most likely be declared a total loss by the insurance company. This is particularly problematic because the amount the insurance company will pay out is much less than what is owed on the vehicle.
This is not just a request concerning the loss of a vehicle. This is about a car which serves as THE vehicle by which Ms. Lucas is able to meet her goal of moving her children out of public housing and into a safe, secure home.
The loss of her 2000 Honda Accord is especially devastating to the family because Ms. Lucas requires a vehicle to get to and from her management position in Short Pump as well as extra-curricular events for the children, medical appointments, and family functions. A vehicle is necessary to commute to and from the City of Richmond to Short Pump, as public transportation is not available between these two localities.
Replacing her vehicle will be a tremendous financial burden to the family-one that could significantly delay the ability to meet her goal of moving her children out of public housing and into a safe, secure home. Any donation that you are able to give, no matter the amount, would be sincerely appreciated and would help relieve Ms. Lucas of this overwhelming financial hardship.
On Sunday, October 16th around 11:30PM while Ms. Lucas and her two children slept, random gunfire erupted outside of the family's home and continued for approximately five minutes just outside of their windows.
Ms. Lucas' two children awoke distressed and fearful with concern for their mother's safety and their own. This, and other recent violent acts in the community, have left the children traumatized and begging to move out of public housing.
As a result of this violent event, Ms. Lucas' 2000 Honda Accord was riddled with bullets. Some of the bullets remain lodged in the vehicle's engine. Because of the age of the vehicle, the extensive damage to the exterior and engine compartment, and the estimated cost of repairs, the vehicle will most likely be declared a total loss by the insurance company. This is particularly problematic because the amount the insurance company will pay out is much less than what is owed on the vehicle.
This is not just a request concerning the loss of a vehicle. This is about a car which serves as THE vehicle by which Ms. Lucas is able to meet her goal of moving her children out of public housing and into a safe, secure home.
The loss of her 2000 Honda Accord is especially devastating to the family because Ms. Lucas requires a vehicle to get to and from her management position in Short Pump as well as extra-curricular events for the children, medical appointments, and family functions. A vehicle is necessary to commute to and from the City of Richmond to Short Pump, as public transportation is not available between these two localities.
Replacing her vehicle will be a tremendous financial burden to the family-one that could significantly delay the ability to meet her goal of moving her children out of public housing and into a safe, secure home. Any donation that you are able to give, no matter the amount, would be sincerely appreciated and would help relieve Ms. Lucas of this overwhelming financial hardship.
Organizer and beneficiary
Decory Patterson
Organizer
Richmond, VA
Sikkima Lucas
Beneficiary
