Help Rocio: Single Mom, UC Grad, and Caregiver, Stay Afloat

46 donors
0% complete

$2,910 raised of $4.5K

Help Rocio: Single Mom, UC Grad, and Caregiver, Stay Afloat

Donation protected
A mother's love knows no bounds, but sometimes her resources do. Let's come together to help a single mom keep a roof over her children's heads. Every contribution counts.

We’re creating this fundraiser on behalf of our beautiful friend Rocio Sanchez, one of the most hardworking, selfless, and resilient people we know.

Rocio graduated from UC Riverside last year while raising her two amazing kids and caring for her elderly mom. She is the only source of income and support for her household. Everything she does is for her family and community, and she does it with love, patience, and so much strength.

Rocio works with communities who are formerly incarcerated, system-impacted, undocumented students, and underrepresented students, always advocating for those whose voices are often overlooked. She supports them through mentorship, resource navigation, and empowerment work that centers dignity, equity, and second chances. Whether she’s guiding a student through college applications or connecting families with critical services, Rocio shows up with compassion, cultural humility, and an unwavering belief in people’s potential.

This summer, Rocio won’t receive a paycheck for two full months. That means no income for rent, groceries, bills, or transportation. She's not one to ask for help, but this time, we are asking for her, because she deserves to be supported the same way she supports everyone around her.

We’re hoping to raise enough to help cover:

  • Rent and utilities
  • Groceries and daily essentials
  • Medical costs and caregiving needs
  • Gas and transportation for her kids and mom

If you know Rocio, you know how deeply she gives to others, whether it’s her kids, her family, or her friends. Now it’s our turn to show up for her.

Please donate if you can. No amount is too small, and every share helps spread the word. Let’s help lift this burden off her shoulders and remind her that she’s not alone.

With love,

Her comunidad.

Co-organizers3

Maria Linares
Organizer
Los Angeles, CA
Rocio Sanchez
Beneficiary
Melissa Abeyta
Co-organizer

Your easy, powerful, and trusted home for help

  • Easy

    Donate quickly and easily

  • Powerful

    Send help right to the people and causes you care about

  • Trusted

    Your donation is protected by the GoFundMe Giving Guarantee