Hi, my name is Brook. I’m a mom to three amazing little kids, and right now we’re going through one of the hardest times of our lives.

I’m a survivor of domestic violence, and while I’ve been doing my best to rebuild, we’ve recently been evicted and are now homeless. It’s just me and my babies, and I’m trying everything I can to keep them safe, fed, and in a stable place until I can get us into subsidized housing.

I’m currently unemployed, but I’m applying to jobs and working on long-term solutions. The hardest part is just getting through right now.

The money I’m raising will go toward:

• A safe place to stay (hotel or short-term rental until housing comes through)

• Food and groceries for my kids

• Gas, bills, and basic needs (clothing, diapers, hygiene, etc.)

My goal would help us get through the next couple of months while I secure housing and work. Even the smallest bit helps — $20 can go toward food, $25 covers diapers for a week, and $70 can give us one night in a safe place to sleep.

For those who know me know that this isn’t easy to ask, but I’m doing it for my kids. Thank you for reading, for donating if you can, and even just for sharing our story. It all means the world to us.

Brook