My name is Jess, and I’m reaching out for help to find a stable home for my family. After our previous place was sold, we had no choice but to move out, and since then, life has been a daily struggle. Right now, my husband, our three kids—Ryden, Miles, and Gracie—my mom, and I are split between a tiny camper and my mom’s small house. The camper is parked in a backyard, and there’s barely enough space for us all. Most nights, my husband and I take turns sleeping in the only bed, while the kids sleep on a worn-out couch and a cot. Some nights, I end up sleeping in my car because there just isn’t enough room.

This situation has been especially hard on my son, who is autistic and needs routine and structure. My baby daughter Gracie doesn’t have a proper place to sleep, and my older kids are struggling without the stability of a real home. We can’t even cook inside the RV—we rely on electric plates and a grill outside. The cold weather is making things even harder, and the cost of propane, water, and storage is draining what little we have. My husband works full time, but it’s just not enough to get us into a new place, and my credit score keeps getting us denied for apartments, even though our rental history is good.

We’re hoping to find a two- or three-bedroom apartment or house—anything that would give us a safe, warm place to live together again. Our dream is to be settled by Halloween, so our family can finally have some stability and be ready for the holidays ahead. Having a home would mean everything to us: it would bring back routine, privacy, and the comfort of knowing we’re safe. Any support will help us get back on our feet and give our kids the stability they deserve.