I never imagined I would be in the position of asking for help like this, but right now my child and I are facing an urgent and heartbreaking reality: we are at risk of losing our home by January 1st if I cannot come up with $3,076 immediately, and approximately $10,000 total to stabilize our situation and prevent homelessness.

I am a single parent on a fixed income that barely covers basic necessities. Despite doing everything I can—applying for assistance programs, reaching out to community resources, and spending hours every day submitting job applications—I keep hitting walls that are beyond my control. I have been offered jobs, only to have those offers revoked due to circumstances I cannot change, including the fact that I do not currently have a vehicle.

Two years ago, my vehicle was towed from a handicapped parking space even though my valid handicap placard was properly displayed. I have never been able to recover from that loss. Without transportation, even getting to interviews or maintaining consistent employment has been incredibly difficult, trapping us in a cycle that I have been desperately trying to escape.

This situation has already taken a painful emotional toll. I was unable to give my child a birthday celebration when they turned 16, and now I am facing the reality of disappointing them again for Christmas. As a parent, that heartbreak is something I wouldn’t wish on anyone.

Both my child and I live with mental health challenges, and we are actively seeking appropriate counseling and support—but stability is essential for healing. The constant fear of losing our home has made an already difficult journey even harder. We also have two small dogs, who are part of our family, and the thought of having nowhere safe for all four of us is terrifying.

I have done everything I know how to do to stand on my own. I recently started a small personalized merchandise and gifts business, offering custom items, bulk options, and even international shipping. I am working tirelessly to grow it, but building a client base takes time—time we simply do not have right now.

This is now a crisis situation. I have already been to court regarding this matter. If I cannot resolve this by January 1st, we will lose our home with no fallback—no vehicle, no safe place to go.

I am not asking for luxury or comfort—only for stability, safety, and the chance to rebuild. The funds raised will go toward:

Preventing eviction and catching up on rent

Securing a basic, reliable vehicle so I can work

Stabilizing essential bills so we can move forward

If you are able to donate, share, or even just send encouragement, it would mean more than I can express. Your kindness could truly be the difference between homelessness and hope for my family.

Thank you for reading, for caring, and for helping us survive this moment and rebuild our future.