Solo Mom & Grad Student Seeking Help After Jeep Theft

Hi, my name is Jackie Kennedy,

I'm a solo parent, full-time employee, and full-time Master of Social Work (MSW) student. I'm reaching out with a heavy heart and a vulnerable spirit, asking for help after a deeply distressing experience that has turned my life upside down.

On May 7th, 2025, my brand-new Jeep was stolen right out of my driveway. I was on my way to take my son to daycare and head to work when I discovered it was gone. Though it was thankfully recovered later that same day, the aftermath has placed a severe financial and emotional burden on me.

In the weeks since, I’ve had to:

Miss work the day of the theft, leading to lost wages.

Pay for a rental vehicle, covering 20% of the cost out of pocket for 3 weeks (and now a 4th week entirely on my own, to be reimbursed later).

Cover costly gas, since the only available rental requires premium fuel.

Pay a $500 deductible to get my Jeep back.

Seek professional mental health support due to ongoing anxiety, sleeplessness, and a shattered sense of safety in my own home.

This month has been overwhelming. I’ve done everything I can to stay afloat—juggling work, school, parenting, and now, unexpected financial strain and trauma. I wasn’t prepared for this, and I’m struggling to keep up with my responsibilities and care for my son.

I’m humbly asking for your support to help cover:

The car rental costs and gas expenses

My insurance deductible

Mental health treatment and related expenses

Daily living costs I’ve fallen behind on due to this incident

Any amount helps, even just sharing this with others. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading, supporting, and standing by me during one of the hardest months of my life.

With gratitude,

Jackie Kennedy