My name is Jake, and I’m reaching out during one of the most challenging times of my life. After being wrongfully accused of serious crimes, I spent three years incarcerated before finally being found not guilty and released. During those years, my fiancé and I lost our farm, my job, my savings, and my 401K. Coming home has been bittersweet—while I’m grateful for my freedom, the consequences of this ordeal have left us struggling to rebuild. Finding work has been nearly impossible, as my arrest record still appears on background checks, even though I was proven innocent. The financial toll has been overwhelming, and we are now facing several debts that have gone to collections. We also had to make emergency repairs to my truck so we could travel 2,000 miles after my trial, adding to our expenses.

I have always prided myself on being independent and self-sustaining, so asking for help is incredibly humbling. But right now, we need support to get back on our feet. The funds raised will go directly toward paying off a significant tax debt, two lines of credit, and the critical truck repairs that allowed us to come home. Any help you can offer would be received with every ounce of gratitude I can summon. Your kindness would help ease the stress on my family and give us hope for a brighter future. Thank you for considering supporting us during this difficult time.