Fix Our Family’s Lifeline: Critical Car Repair

Yesterday's heavy rain brought more than just a soggy day. It brought our family's world to a halt. Our trusty car, our lifeline, was damaged when I drove through a puddle while on an Instacart delivery, short-circuiting the electrical hybrid battery. The cost to fix it? A staggering $3,500 to $6,000.

As a pregnant woman, I'm worried about our family's future. For us, this isn't just a car repair bill or a means of transportation. It's our family's lifeline. I rely on our car for Instacart deliveries, which helps pay a portion of our rent and groceries. I also drive my husband to work, as public transportation isn't an option. Without the car, I'll be unable to work, and my husband will have to spend a large chunk of his paycheck on Uber rides just to get to his job. But it's not just about us. Our 6-year-old daughter's education is also at risk. I homeschool her and rely on the car to access library resources for her curriculum. Without the car, her education suffers.

With our new addition arriving in April, we were counting on my husband getting a second job to provide for our growing family. But without the car, that's no longer an option. We’re worried about putting food on the table and keeping a roof over our heads.

We are not asking for a handout. We just need help getting our family's lifeline back on the road. Any contribution, big or small, will bring us closer to getting back to work, keeping our daughter learning, and being better prepared for our new addition. Please help us fix our family's lifeline and give our little ones the bright future they deserve.