My name is Zuleika, and I am creating this fundraiser for myself and my child. I am embarrassed to ask for help like this, but right now I am doing everything I can to keep us housed and stable. This summer, I lost my food benefits after starting a new job. At the same time, my aunt was helping me by watching my son on weekends so I could drive for Lyft and bring in extra income. Then, at the end of the summer, my aunt became sick with cancer and passed away a couple of weeks ago. Just two weeks before losing her, I also lost my therapy dog of 15 years. On top of that, I am still carrying the loss of my father from a couple of years ago, and my mother has late-stage dementia. As an only child, it has all been overwhelming.

Right now, I am facing an eviction notice, I have court coming up, and I am behind on car payments. I do have support going forward, but I need help getting through this urgent gap so I do not lose our housing. The funds from this fundraiser will go toward about $3000 in back rent and car payments so I can catch up and keep a roof over our heads while I get back on stable ground. I am asking for help because I do not want to end up on the street or in a shelter with my baby. If you are able to give, share, or keep us in your thoughts, it would mean more than I can say. Thank you for reading and for any support you can offer.