I’ve known my best friend Angi for 27 years — since my oldest kids were babies. She’s been my rock, my muse, and one of the most quietly heroic people I’ve ever met.
Angi has spent her life caring for others. She’s been an EMT, a veterinary technician, and a caretaker for her aging adoptive parents. Even after her own health began to decline from a chronic immune disease and a degenerative spine, she never stopped helping — she just found new ways to give.
For years, she’s been a lifeline to animals that others had given up on. She’s fostered countless pets with medical or behavioral needs, provided food and care for community cats who lived into their 20s under her watch, and continued to support animal rescues whenever she could. Even when she was hurting, she showed up for them — and for everyone around her.
But now, Angi needs help.
She lives in the D.C. area, where housing prices have skyrocketed. Though she owns her home, the land it sits on is leased — and those lease rates have increased beyond what she can afford. After years of doing everything right, she’s now facing housing insecurity and food insecurity. The property management has decided to end hardship benefits for their most vulnerable residents, and has given Angi the bare minimum time frame required by law to either come up with the significant difference in rent every month, or vacate the property. They will legally take possession of the home through eviction proceedings, as the laws regarding mobile homes are different from standard evictions, if it's not removed before the current lease expires on December 31, 2025.
Her goal is simple: to move cross-country to be closer to family, rebuild her life, and keep as many of her beloved animals with her as possible. To do that, she’ll need help covering:
- Moving and travel expenses
- Deposits or down payment for a new place
- Temporary living and medical costs while reestablishing care
- Possibly preparing her current home for sale — or, if that’s not possible, finding a way to safely transition from it.
Angi has never been one to ask for help. She’s always been the one who shows up — whether it’s for a frightened animal, a struggling friend, or a stranger in crisis. But now she needs a community behind her.
She’s only 50 years old, with so much more life and love to give. If you’re able to contribute, every bit helps her move toward safety and stability. And if you can’t donate, please consider sharing this campaign so it can reach others who might be able to help.
Thank you for helping me give back to someone who has spent her life giving to everyone else.
Moon
