Whitney's Personal Story:

This is the hardest thing I have ever done—asking for help. I’m trying to transform my life by completing training through Altru. All my adult life, I have taken care of my loved ones and friends, but now I need some help. Many of you know I had a very successful career in fashion, which I loved, but I lost my job during the pandemic, like millions of others.

My husband and I moved to Brazil, started businesses, and had a child. We want to raise our daughter in the U.S., where she will have the most opportunity. I have since returned to the States to get additional education and recover my career in fashion. Honestly, it’s been a struggle. I’ve had many interviews and come very close, but I haven’t yet landed that job. Finances are tight as I’m meeting my expenses of living in NYC, looking for work, and sending financial support to my husband and daughter in Brazil.

A kind person came into my life, heard my story, and offered a solution—the Altru Center. This person gifted Part 1 of the training to me. I financed Part 2, which I can’t really afford, but I want this so much. Now I am enrolled in Part 3. I know that this training will get me to a place where I can have the life of my dreams—financial freedom, loving relationships with family and friends, and making a difference in the world through good works in the community.

I’m passionately dedicated to helping end food insecurity in NYC and all of America, and to stopping the bullying of children and teenagers, especially young LGBTQ+ persons. As a survivor of bullying and physical and emotional abuse, I feel very strongly about these issues and am committed to improving young people’s lives.

About Altru Center:

The Altru Center believes every person is born whole and complete. They offer workshops and programs to help individuals rediscover their original wholeness.

Part 1: Opening Awareness: Focuses on self-discovery and identifying core beliefs.

Part 2: Breaking Through: Helps participants break through limiting beliefs and reconnect with their purpose.

Part 3: Living Integration: A 90-day program to integrate learnings into daily life, with support from coaches and peers.

My Goal:

My immediate goal is to raise $1,895 for Part 3 of the training. My secondary goal is to raise $2,100 to pay for Part 2, which I financed. So, my total ask is $3,995. Anything raised over and above that amount, I intend to give to fellow Altru Center students who are also struggling to pay their tuition.

Give what you can, but if you can’t give, just send me your love and support over text, Facebook Messenger, DM me on IG, or remember me and my family in your prayers. Thank you for your kindness and support.