My name is Key Evans, and for the past two years, Mercedes has been an invaluable part of our home and family. She is not just a housekeeper, but a person of profound strength—a dedicated mother, a loving wife, and someone who has faced immense loss with grace. She works tirelessly to provide for her two children.

On December 6, 2025, a devastating accident changed everything. A pressure cooker exploded in her home, leaving Mercedes with severe burns. She is now unable to work, facing a long and painful recovery, with mounting medical bills and no income.

I am raising funds to fully replace Mercedes’s salary for the next year and cover her critical expenses so she can heal without the crushing weight of financial fear.

Specifically, funds will be used for:

1. 12 months of lost wages – so her family can pay rent, utilities, and groceries.

2. Medical & rehabilitation costs – including treatments, medications, and therapies not fully covered by insurance.

3. Her daughter’s monthly school fees – to keep her education stable during this crisis.

4. Essential family support – such as counseling and basic needs.

This is deeply personal to me. I have seen Mercedes’s dedication up close, and in her moment of dire need, I refuse to look away. Through my work with Nuevo Instituto Comunitario, I believe in turning compassion into direct action. Now, I’m channeling that same belief into supporting Mercedes.

Every dollar you give will go directly to Mercedes and her family. Please help us give her the time, care, and stability she needs to heal. Thank you for your generosity and for standing with a remarkable woman when she needs it most.