Short Summary
Hello Family and friends. Im so close to the goal. Tanks again to everyone who has donated . I continue to go to job fairs and search for Jobs on Ohio means jobs. jobs are tough to find now . the rate of unemployment in Ohio is 3,9% -4.5% didn't realize that until I started looking for work Please share this with others and soon I will hit my goal . Your support will help me restart life with dignity and security. Thank you so much for your generosity.
Jen’s Story
Hello friends, family, and kind neighbors,
Life has been incredibly challenging for Jen Lanham these past two years. A serious medical condition made it impossible for her to work during that time. The good news is—Jen is finally better, cleared to work, and actively applying for jobs every week.
But while her health has improved, her financial situation has become overwhelming. Multiple utility bills—electricity, water, gas, internet—have gone past due and now total over $1,000. As Jen works to rebuild, these overdue accounts are creating immense stress and threatening essential services she needs for daily life and her job search.
Right in the middle of this, Jen holds onto a verse that’s carried her through:
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever‑present help in trouble.” — Psalm 46:1 (NIV)
This fundraiser is a bridge: a way to keep Jen’s home stable and her utilities on while she gets back into the workforce.
Why This Matters
Your support will help Jen:
- Prevent utility shutoffs for electricity, water, gas, and internet
- Maintain essential services required for job applications and interviews
- Reduce financial stress and allow her to focus on securing employment
- Avoid late fees, penalties, and reconnection charges
- Create a small safety cushion during the transition back to work
This is not long‑term assistance—just a short, meaningful boost during a critical turning point in Jen’s life.
Transparency Promise
Jen will post updates as funds are used, including:
Screenshots or redacted receipts of utility payments
Job‑search progress (applications, interviews, opportunities)
Adjustments to the goal if bills change
Donors will be kept fully informed every step of the way.
How You Can Help
Donate — even $5 or $10 helps move this campaign forward
Share — spreading this link increases its reach dramatically
Encourage Jen — supportive comments make a huge difference
A Cause Jen Cares About
In better seasons, Jen loved supporting the American Pregnancy Association. Right now, she’s focusing every dollar on staying housed and getting back to work, so she’s no longer able to donate to AmericanPregnancy.org herself.
If you’d like to honor Jen’s heart for this cause, you can donate directly to the American Pregnancy Association here:
Note: Donations to APA are separate from this fundraiser and go directly to the nonprofit; they won’t be used for Jen’s utility bills. Many supporters choose to do both—help Jen today and support APA
❤️ Closing Message
Thank you for taking the time to read Jen’s story.
Your support—whether through donating or sharing—plays a powerful role in helping her step forward into a new chapter of independence, stability, and hope.
Together, we can give Jen the breathing room she needs to rebuild her life.
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