Hi, my name is Elliana, and I’m writing this with the heaviest heart and the deepest desperation I’ve ever known. My family, myself, my mother, and my five younger siblings are facing eviction we have until SEPTEMBER 15TH! We’ve exhausted every option, and now, this is our last chance to hold on to the only thing we have left. If you personally know me, this is something I don’t ever do.

The court has made it clear — they don’t care about our situation, and if we don’t come up with the funds in time, not only is everything paid by me and my mother, we will be put out, but my siblings will be taken away and separated into different foster homes. That thought alone scares me. We are a close-knit family, and everything I do, I do for them. Losing our home is so devastating, but losing each other would be so much worse.

I work two jobs, seven days a week, trying to keep us up. There’s no time to rest, no time to breathe. Every moment is spent trying to make sure my siblings are cared for, fed, safe, and loved. My mom is also working tirelessly, doing everything she can to contribute. But no matter how hard we fight, it never seems to be enough — the bills, the rent, and the pressure just keep piling up but ALWAYS PAID!!

I’ve always been the one to give — whether it’s my last dollar, my time, or my energy, I’m there for my community, my friends, my family. But now, I’m in a position I could never even think of: having to ask for help. I hate doing this. I hate admitting we’re drowning. But I know I can’t do this alone anymore, especially so young.

We’re not looking for handouts — we’re just asking for a chance. A chance to stay together. A chance to survive longer. A chance to hold on to our dignity and avoid being forced into homelessness.

Every single dollar counts, and every share of this page could mean the difference between stability and destruction. If you can find it in your heart to help — whether it’s a donation or simply spreading the word — please know that we will be forever grateful. And I will personally give back once this is over.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. Thank you for seeing us. And hearing me, thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for helping us stay together.

With love and hope,

Ellie :)