For over four years, my life has been dedicated to serving our community. I've had the privilege of working with incredible organizations like Save the Children, ASPCA, Amnesty International, and the International Rescue Committee. Witnessing the impact of the hundreds of thousands of dollars I've helped raise for these causes – from protecting vulnerable children and animals to supporting human rights and providing aid to Ukrainian refugees – has been deeply rewarding. Giving back has always been my passion.
However, since the passing of my mother in October 2021, my life has taken a devastating turn. Just 22 days after her death, I experienced the first of several terrifying attempted kidnappings by an individual in my neighborhood. These attempts escalated over the next two years, including dangerous encounters on public transportation and a frightening incident where I was chased by a group of men from a van in my apartment complex.
The threats against me have been relentless and have resulted in the loss of seven cars in just three years due to vandalism, including the deliberate cutting of my brake lines. I have also been unjustly fired from multiple jobs, including one instance where I was hit by a car while working, only to have the police report misrepresent the situation and lead to my termination.
The harassment has extended to my living spaces, with threatening messages left on my apartment doors and five separate intentionally set fires across three different apartments. These fires tragically destroyed my possessions, including the irreplaceable belongings left to me by my mother.
Even my attempts to share my story and connect with others online have been met with suppression, cyberbullying, and the manipulation of my social media accounts. I face constant threats of account closures and content violations, hindering my ability to speak freely.
In recent months, I've lost my last apartment and my most recent job. Despite diligently applying for over 50 positions, I was recently denied a job offer after two weeks of work due to an apparent case of identity theft in another state.
After years of dedicating myself to helping others, I am now reaching out to my community for support. My greatest hope is to rebuild a stable foundation in my life so that I can overcome these challenges and return to my true calling: serving and giving back. Your generous donation will directly contribute to securing safe housing, addressing the financial burdens I've incurred, and ultimately enabling me to regain my footing and once again dedicate myself to helping those in need.
Please consider contributing to my fundraiser and helping me get back to doing what I love and what our community needs.
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