Give Lisa a Safe Place to Land and Rebuild
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Give Lisa a Safe Place to Land and Rebuild
Life forced Lisa, at only 20 years old, to make a difficult decision to leave her home due to personal family circumstances. She arrived in California carrying little more than determination and hope, far from everything familiar, with no local family or established support network — but with a clear commitment to build a safer and more stable future.
For now, Lisa is staying with me as she works to stabilize her situation. However, she urgently needs a safe, steady place to land while she rebuilds. This fundraiser will help cover Lisa’s basic living expenses during this critical transition — securing her first job, establishing permanent housing, and positioning herself for long-term stability.
Lisa isn’t waiting for opportunity — she’s already taking action.
- She recently picked up a temporary 10-day side job to start generating income.
- She’s up early every day logging her hours.
- Behind the scenes, we’re also working together on a personal crash course: building credit, resume writing, job searching, taxes, and navigating social programs.
What Your Support Will Help Cover:
- Safe housing for 4 months while she secures employment
- Groceries and daily living needs
- Utilities and basic household costs
- Public transportation as she job hunts
- Phone bill and bundled essential services (already active)
- Small emergency cushion for job-related costs, deposits, or unexpected needs
We’ve carefully calculated that $7,000 will provide a 4-month bridge of stability while Lisa continues taking steps forward. Your gift ensures she won’t have to fully deplete her limited personal savings or face unnecessary setbacks right as she’s gaining traction.
Every dollar helps.
Whether you can give $10 or $100, every contribution goes directly to Lisa’s personal bank account to cover these essentials. Your generosity gives her something invaluable — breathing room, security, and a real chance to rebuild.
Thank you for considering being part of Lisa’s fresh start.
Organizer and beneficiary
Brenda Elle
Organizer
Los Angeles, CA
Lisa Hakala
Beneficiary