Our family never expected to be here—but when life turned upside down for Everleigh, a bright, tender‑hearted 3‑year‑old, we opened our home without hesitation. She arrived with a small bag of clothes, a tired smile, and a heart that has already carried more than any child her age should.

Her parents, Brandon and Jami, love her deeply. They are in the middle of the hardest fight of their lives—working through substance use treatment programs, showing up every day, trying to rebuild the future they want for their daughter. Recovery is not easy, but they are trying. And while they do, Everleigh needs us. She needs stability. She needs routine. She needs to feel safe.

We are doing everything we can to give her that. But the truth is, the financial weight is heavy. Daycare alone costs $400 a week, and to keep Everleigh in a nurturing, consistent environment for the next three months, we need help covering $4,800.

Your support would mean:

Everleigh wakes up each morning knowing her day is safe and predictable.

She continues learning, playing, and growing with caring teachers.

She feels surrounded by love while her parents work toward healing.

Brandon and Jami can focus fully on recovery, knowing their daughter is cared for.

This isn’t just about daycare. It’s about giving a little girl the chance to stay with family instead of being uprooted again. It’s about giving two parents the space to get healthy so they can come back to her stronger than before. It’s about hope—real, tangible hope—for a family trying to find its way back together.

If you’re able to give, share, or simply send love their way, it means more than we can ever express. Thank you for helping us hold Everleigh steady during a moment when everything else in her world is shifting.

Organized by Lynne Merrell, Nate Merrell and Jessie Merrell

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!