Aloha friends, family, and kind souls,

I am starting this fundraiser as a mother who loves her son deeply and wants to see him thrive. My son, Ebn Wandell, was diagnosed with schizophrenia at 21, and it has been a long and difficult journey. For many years, he has been in and out of psychiatric hospitals and jail, and eventually spent 3 years homeless here on the Big Island of Hawaii. Those were very hard times for him and for our family.

For the past 8 months, my husband and I took Ebn into our home after the courts were preparing to release him to the streets again—when he could barely walk after 6 months in the mental hospital. During his time with us, he was able to stabilize on his medication, rebuild his strength, and begin to move forward. He is now in a temporary halfway house where he has continued to make progress. While this is a positive step, it is only short-term. He is still waiting for his disability benefits to be approved, and until then he is at serious risk of becoming homeless again.

Right now, what Ebn needs most are:

• Safe and stable housing – a place where he can continue his recovery and build a foundation for his future.

• Ongoing therapy and healing support – professional care to help him manage his condition, process his experiences, and move toward independence.

As his mother, I will always stand by him, but I cannot meet these needs alone. Every contribution makes a difference and will go directly toward a housing deposit, rent, therapy, and essential living expenses while he waits for his benefits to begin.

If you cannot donate, please consider sharing this campaign, sending prayers, or holding Ebn in your heart with positivity. Your encouragement matters just as much as financial help.

✨ The Future You Can Help Create

With the right support, Ebn has the chance to live a stable and meaningful life. He hopes to reconnect with his creativity, contribute to his community, and, in time, give back to others who are struggling as he once was.

From my heart to yours, thank you for believing in Ebn and his future. Your kindness can help him continue on the path of stability and hope.

With love and gratitude,

Lyn Wandell