<div>Help April and Her Children Escape Racial Harassment and Violence


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<div>My name is April, and I’m a mom just trying to raise my children in peace. But that peace was shattered the day we moved into our home in the Shores neighborhood of Ocala, Florida.


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<div>Since Day One, our next-door neighbor has targeted us with nonstop racial harassment, screaming slurs from her porch, telling us we don’t belong in the neighborhood, and poisoning the air with her hate.


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<div>Then recently, it got violent. She sprayed bear spray at me and my babies. My 3-year-old and 6-year-old were directly hit.


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<div>Imagine the pain. Imagine the fear. Imagine your babies screaming while someone who hates the color of their skin attacks them for existing.


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<div>I’ve called the police before, but they didn’t act until this happened. Now she’s finally been arrested and charged with 3 counts of battery. But I know this isn’t over. She’ll be out soon, and I truly fear what she might do next.


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<div>We can’t stay here. I don’t want to wait for this situation to escalate even further. The neighbor has previous history of this behavior, she pulled a gun out on other neighbors stating she owed the neighbor a death wish once police arrived. Since this has occurred I have been in the hospital for 5 days with a stress induced heart attack. 
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<div>I’m humbly asking for help so my children and I can move somewhere safe. We need funds for:


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<div>    •    First and last month’s rent


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<div>    •    A security deposit


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<div>    •    A moving truck and basic supplies


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<div>    .   Application fee's 
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<div>    .    And other expenses 
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<div>Every dollar helps. Every share helps. If you’ve ever felt unsafe or unwelcome, you know how urgent this is. Please help us reclaim our peace and protect these babies.


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<div>Thank you for standing with us.


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<div>—April ✊


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Yall have been a great help to me and the girls 

Yall have been a great help to me and the girls

Still $17,960 to go. Help us build momentum.