My name is Brandi, and I am a disabled single mother trying to keep my daughter and myself safe and stable.

For years, I worked and pushed through a disability that was steadily worsening. Because of years of misdiagnosis and neglect, my health declined until I could no longer work. My doctors have now formally declared me disabled. This is not permanent defeat — I am beginning to get the right care — but right now, my body simply will not let me work.

Since January, when I was taken out of work, I have been surviving on only $643 a month in assistance — far from enough to cover rent, food, and basic needs. I have exhausted my small savings and leaned on the generosity of close friends, but those supports are gone. I have reached out to every resource I could — 211, Catholic Charities, local housing programs — only to be turned away or told there are no funds.

On September 22nd, I received a 14-day notice to pay or quit. Without help, my daughter and I risk eviction. Shelters and public housing are not options for us due to medical needs, and I have no family safety net to turn to.

This fundraiser is not meant to be forever. It is a bridge — a way to keep us safe in our home while I continue my disability appeals, medical advocacy, and search for long-term support.

I am asking for help to:

Cover our immediate rent to prevent eviction ($3850 in back rent, $1300 for October)

Pay utilities & bills

This will allow me to focus on securing lasting stability through the systems I am navigating

Any contribution, no matter how small, makes a difference. If you cannot give, sharing this page also helps.

Thank you for taking the time to read, for seeing our situation clearly, and for helping us hold onto hope.

With gratitude,

Brandi & Lola