Help a Navy Veteran Provide Stability for His Family

Zach Hightower is organizing this fundraiser.

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My name is Zach, I’m a proud, honorably discharged Navy veteran and a devoted single father of twin 10-year-old boys.

I’m writing today not because I want to, but because I have to. I’m facing one of the most difficult chapters of my life, and I need your help to keep my children safe, housed, and stable.

Since August 2024, I’ve been actively job hunting, but unemployment continues to weigh heavily on us. To make matters more complex, I’m currently on probation, the result of charges I accepted to protect my sons. I stand by that decision, but it has made finding work nearly impossible.

We’re falling behind fast, and I’m raising funds to cover immediate, essential needs:

• Groceries for my sons and myself

• Internet and phone service to stay connected for job applications, schoolwork, and support

• Mortgage and HOA fees to keep our home from slipping away

• Truck payments and insurance so I can continue job searching, get to appointments, and take care of my family

My goal is to raise $10,000 to stabilize our situation while I continue pushing forward. I’ve included documentation of overdue bills and delinquencies to be as transparent as possible.

Why This Matters

This isn’t just about money, it’s about dignity, security, and giving two young boys a chance to feel safe while their dad works like hell to get back on his feet.

I know there are a million fundraisers out there. And yeah, some of them go viral for all the wrong reasons.

But if you believe that honesty, resilience, and doing the right thing still matter, prove me wrong that the internet only rewards outrage and bigotry.

How You Can Help

• Donate - even $5 helps more than you know.

• Share - send this to someone who might be in a position to help.

• Encourage - your comments, support, and belief in this fight mean everything.

Thank you for reading this, and for being the kind of person who still believes in helping when it counts. You’re keeping more than lights on, you’re keeping hope alive for me and my boys.

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