Support a family in need of housing

Dear Families, Friends, and Supporters,

All of us have been in situations when we just needed a chance. A chance to make our lives better. Raquel, her five kids, and her mom Dorothy could use your support now. They are desperately trying to move out of the inner city and into a better neighborhood. They have the opportunity to move into affordable housing and need help raising money to cover the first month, last month, security deposit and expenses. The family has waited years to get to the top of the affordable housing list. Now that they have the opportunity they are struggling to come up with the insane amount of money that is needed to make this move. On top of that, there are very limited housing options available and all will require $5,000 - 7,000 in down payments to secure the housing. The family is getting no assistance in looking for apartments or in gathering the funds needed to secure the move. This is causing overwhelming stress for all as they try to figure this out before the December deadline, when they will lose their spot for housing. On top of that stress, Raquel has had two work related injuries in two months that have left her unable to work, therefore also making it impossible to save any money.

For the five years that I have known the family, Raquel has worked tirelessly to take care of her family and kids while Dorothy has taken care of the kids. Raquel overcame many obstacles to put herself through CNA school knowing that it would help create better opportunities for her 4 boys and little girl. This family loves each other fiercely and just needs a chance at a fresh start. Raquel never asks for help, even when I reach out to see what the family needs. When she gives me ideas of things they need it is never items for her, it is always for her family. Jayvion, Jamari, Joseph, Janiyah and Jaxson are beautiful, smart, loving children that are also always looking out for their mom and Dorothy. Without help from others, Raquel will not be able to reach the December 8th deadline. Raquel and Dorothy have worked so hard and they deserve the chance to do this for themselves and for their kids. They are strong, hardworking and loving. Please help them achieve this goal of a fresh start in a safer area for themselves and the kids. Please give them a chance.