Hi, my name is Lauren and I'm helping Carol Baker raise funds to secure an apartment and some furniture.

 

Carol has been living out of her car since 2012, and she's decided she is ready to find something more stable. In 2012, Carol's fiancee passed away and from then on a chain of events led her to being houseless for 10 years. I know Carol through my former work at a nonprofit, and throughout my interview with her, I found her perspectives on the criminal legal system and the social safety net to be so insightful.

 

Carol has been active in various groups like TOP and Pure Justice and wants to be in a better position to continue her calling of building community. She's ready to move into an apartment and go through an application process after years of being told no or outright discriminated against because of her background. Carol is asking for help with paying apartment fees and affording furniture. She has secured some resources from the county and the YWCA, but she needs help with the rest. Please consider contributing to her fundraiser,  below is the estimated breakdown in costs.

 

 

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