Hello my name is Stephanie Blanco Toledo and I’m a recovering addict. You may wonder why I’d share something so personal when asking for help for a home from strangers and friends alike. I’d be glad to explain why. I’m human. I’m not perfect but I strive to be and do better everyday. I’ve been clean 5 years and I look at life completely different. I chose to work on myself and become a better mother, wife and civilian. It’s taken a lot of hard work with counselors, rehab and almost losing myself and my family to realize that what I have in my life is precious. Nothing will ever take me down that road again. I will never forget where I was and how far I’ve come. Dedication, family, love, selflessness and G-d have humbled me. With that being said I have two beautiful boys and a wonderful husband. I’m clear minded enough now to actually have goals and ambitions. I’d really love with all my heart to have a home to call our own. Something permanent and stable where I can have my family and I live out the life I truly believe we deserve. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and I’m strong. I know it’s cliche but it’s the truth. You have to fight for what you want and not be afraid to ask for help. So, as to not lose focus, I’m putting myself out there asking for a helping hand. I’d be so appreciative to live out our dream, purpose and what I believe to be my calling. We’d like to grow our own fruits and vegetables and be able to support ourselves as well as give back to the community. I have a green thumb and much like my own transition, I would love to see something grow from the ground up. My visions come to life. I am a nurturer by nature. We have been blessed to own land now after taking all the right steps but unfortunately can’t afford to live on it as we need a home in order to do that. Your help in achieving that goal would change our lives forever. The only other time I’ve reached out for help was to get sober and that was a phone call to my father to help get me into rehab. It was the best decision I ever made and I know in my heart this decision to reach out to the public is just as meaningful and important. I want nothing more than to bring my children up in a home safe, healthy and happy. I want to finally give them peace & stability. They've been through enough, while I had to be away from them to get myself better. Being productive citizens and teaching my boys how beautiful nature is and how we can make something out of nothing and grow our small business so maybe one day I can help families in similar situations. Organic fruits and vegetables, beautiful plants and hopefully one day a bunch of animals will join us on the land. We currently live in an efficiency where we are far from our land and can’t look after it properly. We have fears of being completely homeless due to circumstances that aren’t mine to discuss. It would mean the world if you can spare anything to help us with our forever home where I can watch my boys thrive and grow up. I promise to make my family and those around me proud. My family and I will work hard to grow deliciousness that the locals will love to enjoy. Anything helps even shares and prayers. I will keep you all updated & share pictures of everything at the time of purchase & if it allows me, I'll continue to post updates about our family for years! After I purchase our home, any funds left over will go directly to my kids savings accounts for their college funds (My boys are 11 and 13 and my step daughter is 15) I'd be so grateful if she can have her own room when she comes to visit & stay with us. Thank you so much for getting to know me and letting me share this journey with you.