Help Keep the Lights On for My Family

I'm a single mom doing my best to care for my three children—Dereck (16), Frank (14), and Zadkiel (11). Recently, my electric bill skyrocketed after I enrolled in a budget plan that was supposed to help, but instead left me with a huge balance. With no child support and only a few hours of work each week at Burlington, it's been impossible to keep up. I've been searching for a steady job for over a year, but haven't had any luck yet.

This bill is more than just a number for us. My youngest, Zadkiel, has asthma and relies on electricity for his treatments. If our power is shut off, his health could be at serious risk. My oldest son, Dereck, is autistic and needs a stable environment, which makes this situation even more urgent. I've reached out to local organizations and programs like LIHEAP, but they either have no funds or require me to raise a large portion of the bill before they can help.

I'm turning to the community for support because I have nowhere else to go. Any help will go directly toward keeping our lights on and making sure my kids have what they need to stay healthy and safe. Thank you for reading our story and considering a donation to help us through this difficult time.