Hi, my name is Arturo Alvarez. I’m 19 years old, currently unemployed, and attending San Jacinto Community College. Not long ago, my car a 2016 Cadillac SRX was badly damaged after I hit a really deep pothole. The impact tore up the right-side tire and broke the steering rack, wheel bearings, and everything connected to the passenger side.

This car means a lot more than just transportation to me. It’s the only vehicle my brothers and I have, and I use it every day to keep us all from having no problems with transportation. My twin brother, who is also 19, goes to college and work, and I drive him when he needs it. My youngest brother is 18, still in high school, and I take him to school and to his tennis tournaments. It’s just the three of us living together, and while we do have some support paying bills, we’re still managing everything on our own. Without a car, it’s going to be really hard for us to keep up with school, work, and everything else we need to do.

I’m asking for help to cover the cost of repairs so I can get the car back on the road and keep supporting my brothers while I continue with school. Any donation, no matter how small, would mean so much to us. Even sharing this page helps more than you know.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for showing support during this tough time.