Help Get Koa & I Home

Dear Kind Hearts,

I am writing to you from Ukiah, California, facing a critical situation that demands immediate action. I am stranded here, and my ability to properly attend my mandatory court appearance this Friday hinges on your urgent support.

My immediate priority is to ensure I can properly attend court at 8:00 AM this Friday. I can achieve this in one of two ways:

* Recover my Vehicle: My truck, which serves as my primary shelter when away from my rural home, has been impounded. The fees are escalating rapidly. Recovering it will provide me with transportation to court and a means to return home.

* Secure Sufficient Hotel Stay: If recovering my vehicle is not immediately possible, I urgently need funds to secure a hotel stay in Ukiah until Friday morning. This will ensure I can properly attend court and avoid further legal complications.

Crucially, to properly attend court clean and with fresh clothes is entirely dependent on your aid. Without a place to stay, I have no means to prepare myself for this important appearance.

I am currently in Ukiah, and my rural home is two hours away. I have only one night left in a motel, thanks to the generosity of a friend. Public transportation is available within Ukiah and partially in the county, but it does not reach my rural home. Therefore, my vehicle is essential for returning home after court.

The impoundment of my truck is devastating. In rural Mendocino County, where distances are vast and access to services is limited, my vehicle is my lifeline. Losing it is catastrophic.

I was detained and charged with a DUI due to my prescribed Adderall medication, which I take for diagnosed ADHD. This medication is vital for my daily functioning, and the incident stemmed from a misunderstanding.

I successfully rescued my dog, Coco Koa, and she remains my loyal companion and source of emotional support.

The reality is stark: I am stranded in Ukiah, facing immediate homelessness and the urgent need to properly attend court.

Here is how your contributions will make a direct and immediate impact:

* Vehicle Recovery: Funds to pay impound fees and recover my truck.

* Hotel Stay: Funds to secure a hotel in Ukiah until Friday morning, allowing me to prepare for court.

* Legal Expenses: Addressing the DUI charge and related legal matters.

* Basic Necessities: Food, fuel, and supplies for myself and Coco Koa.

* Clean Clothes and Hygiene items: to be presentable at court.

I am not asking for pity, but for urgent, practical support. I am facing a confluence of crises: immediate homelessness, the loss of essential transportation, and a looming court appearance.

I understand that times are difficult, but any contribution, no matter how small, will make an immediate and life-altering difference. Please help me navigate this critical moment.

Thank you from the depths of my heart.