Help Me Build a Home After Recovery

My name is Sigfredo, and I’m asking for help with something that means everything to me: a chance to build a stable home and a better future for myself and my son.

On August 13, 2026, I made the decision to get clean and sober. It hasn’t been easy, but I’ve kept going, one day at a time. On September 4, 2026, I entered Cronin House in Hayward, California, where I’ve continued working on my recovery and rebuilding my life.

I’m proud of how far I’ve come. After years of struggling, I finally feel like I’m moving in the right direction. But now I’m facing another difficult challenge: finding a stable place to live.

Cronin House has a maximum stay of 90 days, but there is no guarantee I’ll remain for that entire time. I may be ready to graduate sooner. I’m not being asked to leave because I’ve failed the program. I’ve worked hard, and I understand that these resources are limited and other people need the opportunity to get help, too.

The uncertainty of where I’ll go next is frightening. I’m doing everything I can to protect my sobriety, and I don’t want to lose the progress I’ve worked so hard to make.

I’m trying to secure a modest, pet-friendly one-bedroom apartment in the Hayward or East Bay area where I can have a stable place for myself, my son, and our cat. I want to be a healthier, more present father, find steady employment, take care of my responsibilities, and become independent.

I’m raising money to help cover the cost of moving into a home, including a security deposit, first month’s rent, moving expenses, utilities, and basic household necessities.

I know asking for help isn’t easy. I take responsibility for the choices I’ve made and the challenges I’ve faced. I’m not asking anyone to fix my life for me. I’m asking for a chance to keep moving forward and build something better.

If you can donate, any amount would mean more than I can explain. If you can’t donate, sharing this fundraiser could help it reach someone who can.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story, for believing that people can change, and for helping me take this next step. I want to keep my sobriety, rebuild my life, and give my son a father and a home he can count on.