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Hello, I am raising emergency funds for my neighbor Christy Jackson and her family - her husband, their seven children, and one grandchild.

Christy was in a terrible car crash on September 15th. Her brand-new truck flipped three times, and she was thrown out through the sunroof.

Christy was on her way to meet with MPHA (the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority), which has been targeting her family for displacement after her home—originally under Section 9—was privatized through a Section 18 demolition. Her rent increased afterward, and MPHA has repeatedly threatened to revoke her Section 8 voucher over a form they are missing.

This accident could easily have ended her life, but thankfully, she made it. Christy has a beautiful spirit and continues to express appreciation for those who have sent her well-wishes and for the simple fact that she is still alive.

In Christy's own words: "laying there, I realized just how quickly life can change. I could’ve been gone, but God’s hand was on me the whole time. He spared my life, and for that I will forever be grateful. Every breath, every step, every moment is a gift."

But Christy is on bed rest. In order to recover from her serious injuries, including a broken back and concussion, she can't move - which means she can't work. She is supposed to be relaxing, so her body can heal, but she is worried about providing for her family and keeping a roof over their head.

Let's pitch in to support this beautiful Minneapolis family. Your donation will cover the following expenses to help keep the Jackson family afloat and relieve some of the stress they've been feeling since the accident, so Christy can rest and heal.

  • $1,300 to prevent Christy's car from being repoed - we urgently need to raise this by October 16th!
  • $1,200 for two more months of truck payments
  • $2,600 for two months of rent
  • $4,900 for medical bills and other life expenses

Please give an amount that is meaningful to you - no amount is too small - and share this fundraiser with your community.
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Organizer and beneficiary

Sarah Knispel
Organizer
Minneapolis, MN
Christy Jackson
Beneficiary

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