Hi, I’m Chamara—a determined single mom, survivor, and full-time college student chasing a better future for myself and my children.

Life hasn’t been easy, but it’s taught me how to turn pain into purpose. I’m starting a small creative business called Twist & Tuft—a project I built from my living room with heart, faith, and a whole lot of hustle. It’s hands-on, artistic, and rooted in love. Every piece I make is about more than art—it’s about healing, rebuilding, and creating joy in the middle of the chaos.

This will be my job and my side hustle while I go to school full time. It’s how I plan to provide for my children, stay present in their lives, and still move toward independence and stability.

I'm raising $1,100 to help with essential startup costs like equipment, materials, a website, and packaging. Every donation—big or small—brings me one step closer to launching, and to showing my kids that even when life tries to break you, you can still build something beautiful.

I’m not just building a business—I’m building a way forward. Thank you for believing in me.

– Chamara

Founder of Twist & Tuft

“From Thread to Tread”