I am Leonardo, a father doing everything I can to keep going for my children. Over the past year, my family has lost almost everything. Because of a lawsuit involving a bank, I lost my business, my home, and more than $1.2 million. Since then, my children and I have been living in a hotel for over a year, trying to survive one day at a time. On top of that, I have been facing serious health problems without insurance, and my hospital bills have already grown to more than $51,000. I have worked as hard as I possibly can, sometimes up to 20 hours a day, but every dollar has gone to keeping a roof over our heads and food on the table.

A few days ago, I lost my car, and that has made it impossible for me to keep working the way I need to. Living far from everything without reliable transportation has left me feeling stuck at the very moment my children need stability most. How your help will help us: getting a dependable car would allow me to return to work, support my children, and begin rebuilding our lives step by step. I am not asking for someone to fix everything for me. I am asking for a second chance to stand back up and provide for my family again. If you can donate, no matter the amount, it would mean so much to us. If you are not able to give, please consider sharing this fundraiser so it might reach someone who can help.