Vanessa is my dear friend, an immigrant and devoted mother of two young daughters. On what should have been a day of celebration—her birthday—Vanessa faced an unimaginable tragedy. She became the victim of a violent domestic incident, and her life, along with her daughters’, was put in grave danger. Law enforcement had to intervene to prevent a tragedy, and in the process, the aggressor was shot and killed early that Sunday morning. Now, Vanessa is left to pick up the pieces, with her children by her side, and no place to call home.

Vanessa has always been a stay-at-home mom, dedicating her time and love to raising her daughters. Suddenly, she finds herself with nowhere to go, no income, and the overwhelming task of starting over from zero. She needs support to get back on her feet and provide a safe, stable environment for her children. The funds raised will help Vanessa get a phone and line so she can search for work, buy groceries to feed her family, fix her car for transportation, and secure an apartment where she and her daughters can begin to heal. She cannot afford the mortgage on their current house, making this support even more urgent.

Please consider helping Vanessa and her daughters as they rebuild their lives after this devastating event. Your kindness and generosity will make a real difference in their journey toward safety and hope. Any support you can offer is deeply appreciated.