Aloha, my name is Mahina.

I’m a single mom doing my very best to provide a stable, loving life for my 7-year-old daughter. Asking for help is the last thing I wanted to do, but right now I don’t know what else to do because I’m going through one of the hardest moments of my life.

A little while ago, our only car was destroyed by a reckless driver in an accident that totaled our only car. In a split second, the one thing I relied on to take care of my daughter, get to work, buy groceries, make appointments, and keep our life moving… was gone. I didn’t just lose a vehicle; I lost our stability. Thankfully, no injuries were sustained and my daughter was not in the vehicle with me, but we are suffering with the loss of our only source of transportation.

Since then, every day has been a battle. Trying to find rides. Missing work shifts. Watching my daughter worry because she sees me stressed. Not being able to get her to school, to her appointments, or to her hula practices that she loves so much. I’m doing everything I can to hold it together, but it’s been overwhelming, and I’m exhausted.

I don’t have savings to replace the car. I’ve tried every option I can think of, and it kills me to feel like I’m failing my daughter when all I want is to give her a safe, consistent life.

I’m reaching out with so much humility. I’m raising funds to purchase a reliable vehicle so I can get back to work consistently and give my daughter the stability and opportunities she deserves. Even the smallest contribution means more than I can put into words, and sharing this page helps more than you know.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. Thank you for seeing us. And thank you to anyone who can help us move forward from this really painful setback. Your support would truly change our lives right now.

With love and gratitude,

Mahina & Kaiea ♥️