Carol, my sister, is currently in rehab for a broken leg. The injury happened while she was running for a bus to get to her patient in home health care—a testament to her dedication, even at 77 years old. Unfortunately, this accident has turned her life upside down. Unable to work, she lost her apartment because she couldn’t pay rent, and now she relies solely on county support services to get by.

The funds raised here will go directly toward helping Carol with food, daily living expenses, and securing a deposit for affordable housing in Alameda County, CA. Every dollar will help her regain stability and dignity as she recovers from her injury and faces the challenges of starting over at her age.

There is an old Chinese saying: Two people, one umbrella, two people wet. As her sister, I have only one broken umbrella that would have to cover three people if I was even able to accommodate her at my house, which I am unable to do because of my husband's and my advanced age and onset of dementia. I am simply trying to give my sister an umbrella for her dire circumstances. Any support you can offer will mean the world to us and help Carol find hope and shelter in this difficult time.