My family and I are refugees who recently fled Russia after facing persecution for our anti-war beliefs. Our home was attacked, and we had no choice but to escape to the United States in search of safety and a new beginning. The journey has been incredibly difficult—after arriving, we spent about 100 days in immigration detention with our three youngest children. Two of our older children are still in detention, waiting for their court hearings, and we worry about them every day.

We managed to pay for our first two months of rent here with the last of our savings, but now we are facing the real possibility of eviction. We are still waiting for our work permits, which means we cannot legally work yet to support ourselves. Our family urgently needs help to cover rent for the coming month so we can stay together and avoid losing our home. We are also hoping to buy a cheap used car, which would allow us to start working as soon as we are able and become financially independent. Reliable transportation is essential for us to find and keep work in our new community.

We just want a chance to rebuild our lives in safety. Any support will help our family stay stable during this challenging time while we wait for work permits and begin working. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity.