
Be Part of Kristen and Mason’s Fresh Start
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Dear friends, family, and kind-hearted strangers,
You might have heard Kristen and Mason will be writing a new story soon - they are buying their first home!!! This incredible couple has found a place they can call their own. A place that will be the foundation for a new chapter full of hope and stability for them and their kiddo.
As some of you know moving is really effing expensive!!! That’s why I decided to reach out to our amazing community for support. I know a lot of yall came through when they hit a rough patch earlier this year, and I would wager they are too humble to ask for help again. So here I am on their behalf.
Why Now?
For Kristen and Mason, this isn’t just about moving boxes. This is about breaking the cycle of economic struggle that has held them back for so long. By securing a home of their own, they are taking a massive step toward building a stable and secure future. It’s a chance for their family to plant roots, create memories, and find the peace and comfort they deserve. Honestly it makes me a tear up a bit writing this.
Your support is more than just a financial contribution. It’s a gesture of solidarity and love. With all the shit going on in the world and different places you can spend your time and money I hope you'll consider how amazing and life changing this will be. Especially now around the holidays, the solstice and new year, a time of reflection and renewal... and you can help make this life changing event go smoothly and take stress off these last minute bills.
How Your Support Will Help
Funds raised will go directly toward:
- Moving expenses - truck rental, supplies, pizza for friends who help move, etc
- Essential home items - a fridge and furniture for a bigger home
- Home insurance - holy heck premiums now are oof
- Unforeseen stuff - a bunch of shit we can't even guess about that will have to be paid NOW
I set the goal for this at $1,200 which is a total guess for what they might need. I figure any amount is helpful. If you give $1 or $5 or $50 it will be greatly appreciated. And even more important if you can share this with people like your parents or other family or folks who might be later on in their lives, in a place of stability and can remember back to how difficult making ends meet on their first home was and what an impact it made.
If it feels weird to prioritize this with all the other people who need help, especially in the wake of events in WNC, I'm right there with you. But I think this is important. And I remember how quickly Mason jumped in to help with that effort. This is what it means to live the phrase "it takes a community". When you have the ability you step up, and when you need help you ask.
Let’s make this season magical for two people who truly deserve it. Thank you for being part of this journey with them.
Organizer and beneficiary
Aaron Averill
Organizer
Durham, NC
Kristen Olrogge
Beneficiary