From Giving to Needing: Astrid’s Fight to Save Her Home

Hello, my name is Darcy Duross, and I’m reaching out with a heavy heart but also with hope. My mother, Astrid Duross, recently lost her beloved husband, and in the wake of this devastating loss, she is now facing the possibility of losing her home to foreclosure. This house has been her safe haven, filled with memories of love, family, and resilience. I’m starting this fundraiser to help save her home and give her the stability she deserves during this incredibly difficult time.

Astrid is a woman who has dedicated her life to giving. For 41 years, she served as a teacher, shaping young minds and offering encouragement, wisdom, and compassion to every student who came through her classroom. After retiring, she carried that same generosity into her personal life, opening her home and her heart to anyone in need. Whether it was a friend, a neighbor, or a student who needed extra support, Astrid’s door was always open. She has been a pillar of her community—someone people could count on for kindness, guidance, and unwavering love.

Tragically, after losing her husband, Astrid has had to endure the heavy weight of the bank moving forward with foreclosure proceedings on her home. This house is not just a roof over her head; it is her sanctuary, filled with decades of memories and the life she and her husband built together. To lose it now would be to lose another piece of herself. Astrid deserves the world after all she has given, and with the help of donations, she has the chance to save her home, protect her family’s stability, and finally begin the proper grieving process. Your support can help lift this burden and allow her to look toward her future with hope and healing.

On behalf of Astrid and our entire family, we want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for taking the time to read her story. Every donation, no matter the size, will make a life-changing difference in helping her keep her home and begin to heal after so much loss. If you aren’t able to contribute financially, simply sharing this fundraiser with others will go a long way in spreading the word and giving Astrid the support she needs. Together, we can help her hold onto her home, her memories, and her future.