My boyfriend and I work 45 minutes from our home, and reliable transportation is essential for us to keep our jobs. Not long ago, our first car broke down, and after consulting with a mechanic, we realized it wasn’t worth the cost to fix it. We made the difficult decision to sell our old car and buy a new one, using all our savings to make it happen. We were in a hurry because we needed the car to get to work, and paying for rides was taking up half our paycheck. I work six days a week, often on night shifts, and my boyfriend works five days a week. Without a car, we risked losing our jobs and our ability to pay rent.

On Tuesday morning, my boyfriend was on his way to pick me up after my shift when he got into an accident. The car was destroyed on the left side, and when we called the insurance company, we learned they couldn’t help us because my boyfriend wasn’t listed as a second owner. We realized we made a mistake rushing the insurance process, but we were desperate to keep our jobs and didn’t expect something like this to happen. Now, we’re left without a car, and all our savings are gone. With rent going up and no reliable way to get to work, we’re facing a tough situation.

We’re asking for help to repair our vehicle and get back to our essential daily work. Every donation helps us move forward, and we are deeply thankful for the generosity of anyone who can support us through this challenge. Your kindness is helping us rebuild, and we appreciate it more than words can say.