Hi, my name is Emily. I’m a 35-year-old single mom to two amazing kids, Lily (9) and Daniel (7). They are my whole world.

Over the past few months, our lives changed very quickly. We were living in a home where I worked as a caregiver, but the situation became unsafe due to ongoing conflict and substance abuse in the house. As a mother, I couldn’t allow my children to stay in that environment, so I made the difficult decision to leave.

Walking away was the right choice for my kids’ safety, but it also meant starting over with very little.

Right now, I’m doing everything I can to keep things together for them. I work driving for Uber, which has been my main source of income while I rebuild our stability. Unfortunately, during the process of leaving, my car was badly damaged. The windshield is shattered, the rear window is completely broken, and the front bumper was damaged as well. In its current condition, it’s not safe to drive — which means I can’t work.

Without my car, I’ve temporarily lost my ability to earn the income my family depends on. I’m currently doing everything possible to get back on my feet, but repairing the vehicle and covering basic expenses while we transition has been overwhelming.

Lily and Daniel have been incredibly strong through all of this. They deserve stability, safety, and the chance to feel like kids again instead of worrying about where we’ll sleep next.

My goal isn’t long-term help. I just need a little support right now to repair my vehicle, regain my ability to work, and move forward so I can continue providing for my children the way I always have.

Any donation, no matter the amount, will go directly toward repairing the car, transportation, and helping us secure stable housing again.

Thank you for taking the time to read our story and for any kindness or support you’re able to share.

— Emily