Show Up for Carlos: Rebuilding After Displacement
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Introduction:
Hi, my name is Gabby, and I am starting this GoFundMe campaign to support my father Carlos Tavares, who has been uprooted from his home.
The goal of this fundraiser is to assist my father and family with expenses related to displacement and relocation.
Background:
My father’s story is both ordinary and unique at the same time. He, like many who immigrated to this country, had the desire to secure a better future and the opportunity to realize his own dreams. At a young age, my father was uprooted from his country to help support his family’s immigration to the United States.
Like many, his dreams were modified, and he spent most of his life showing up for others - his family, his country, and later, myself and my siblings. He is hardworking even to a fault, working physically demanding jobs until his body began to give up on him. My father has profoundly shaped me in so many ways, from my work ethic, educational priorities, and commitment to others.
On June 22, 2024, a SVU crashed through my father’s apartment, and instantaneously changed the course of his life as well as the lives of the other tenants who resided in the house. All the tenants were displaced in the middle of the night, without their belongings and unable to return to their homes. More info regarding the incident can be found:
https://turnto10.com/news/local/vehicle-hits-house-in-pawtucket-two-hurt-mineral-spring-avenue-lorraine-street-red-cross-suv
This incident has compounded on my father’s financial stress. 2 years ago, he underwent a shoulder replacement, which has since limited his ability to work and reduced his income. The aftermath has been a whirlwind of shock and grief as my father comes to terms with the reality of starting over from scratch.
The Ask? Our goal is to raise $5,000 to support my father during displacement. Although we cannot fully calculate or realize the total expenses, I am confident that contributions toward the $5,000 goal will significantly help in the following ways:
- Moving Costs: Immediate funding is crucial for securing and moving into a new apartment.
- Replacement Expenses: Covering the cost of damaged or abandoned belongings and essentials.
- Security Deposit: Our security deposit remains in limbo, with uncertainty about its release date.
- Legal Fees: We are in the process of seeking legal advice related to the displacement.
How You Can Help:
- Donate: Any donation, regardless of size, will touch my father’s life positively.
- Share: Please share this campaign with your network on social media, via email, or by word of mouth.
- Support: Leave a message of encouragement for my family and keep them in your thoughts.
I appreciate your time reading this campaign. Any and all donations, resources circulated, and action of sharing this campaign will mean everything. I hope to help my father find some peace and normalcy in these incredibly challenging times.
With gratitude, Gabby
#ShowUp4Carlos #MoveWithHope
Organizer
Gabrielle Hatch-Taveras
Organizer
Pawtucket, RI