My dad has always been my rock, especially during the hardest years of my life. Our family house has been in our family for generations—my grandparents lived here, and now my dad calls it home. Recently, we’ve been facing the heartbreaking possibility of losing it due to unpaid property taxes.

From 2019 to 2022, I went through a period where I couldn’t walk. It took doctors over three years to diagnose me with avascular necrosis, a condition where my hip bones died. The pain was excruciating, and I spent most of that time isolated in my apartment, only leaving for doctor’s appointments with my dad’s help. Without insurance, I had to wait another year for a double hip replacement, living with collapsed hips and relying on a walker. My dad was there for me every step of the way, both emotionally and financially. I lost my job and depleted my savings, and my dad helped cover my expenses, even when it meant sacrificing his own financial stability.

Because of this, he fell behind on property taxes for our family home. He’s been trying to catch up, but recently received papers from the city, and now we’re at risk of losing the house. He’s on a payment plan, but it’s not enough, and now we’re at risk of losing the house. I’m on disability and still struggling to get back into society, and it breaks my heart to see my dad facing this because he helped me when I needed it most. I’ve never asked for help like this before, but I’m reaching out in hopes that kind strangers can help us keep our home. Your support would mean the world to us.