Our family is living through a tragedy that no one should ever experience. Samuel Alston was brutally murdered in our home in front of our two toddlers, ages 2 and 3. In an instant, our lives were forever changed.  
Samuel was more than a husband and father. He was a loving son, brother, and a respected community leader who touched so many lives. To our children, he was their best friend and the person who made them feel safe in this world.

Because of the trauma that happened in our home, we are unable to return there. The place that once gave our children safety and stability is now filled with painful memories. Along with losing Samuel, we also lost the only home our children have ever known.

Our two youngest children are struggling deeply after witnessing this horrific event. They are experiencing night terrors, waking up screaming for their dad and begging for the man not to hurt them. As a parent, it is heartbreaking to watch them suffer and not be able to take their pain away.

We also have three additional children who are grieving the loss of their father and trying to understand how our lives changed so suddenly.

Right now, our family is struggling with housing while we try to find a safe and stable place to stay and work toward relocation. We are hopping from car, couch and hotel when we can afford it. We are also seeking mental health support to help our children begin the long process of healing from this trauma.

We are asking for help from our community during this unimaginable time. Any support—whether through donations, resources, or connections to organizations that can assist with housing, relocation, or trauma counseling—would mean everything to our family.

Your kindness will help us begin a new chapter and give our children the safe and stable environment they desperately need as we try to rebuild our lives.

Thank you for your compassion, prayers, and support during this devastating time.