Help a First‑Gen PA (Physician Assistant) Relocate for Her First Job

My name is Chaney Porter, and I’m fundraising for my sister, Tajinee Porter, a first‑generation college graduate who just completed her physician assistant program and has been offered her first PA position in a community over 800 miles from her hometown. This is a huge milestone for our family, but taking this opportunity means relocating out of state with significant upfront costs that she cannot cover on her own.

As the first in our family to enter the medical profession, she has worked tirelessly through school, clinical rotations, and long study nights to reach this moment, often while juggling family responsibilities. Your support will help her cover relocation, temporary housing, and essential start‑up expenses so she can begin serving patients and building a career she has worked so hard to achieve.

Her journey and why this matters:

Growing up, access to healthcare was not always easy for our family, and that experience shaped her desire to become a PA. She dedicated years to studying, taking on student loans, and signing contracts that prevented her from being able to work even part‑time jobs, which made it difficult to stay afloat while completing demanding clinical hours.

Now, she has the chance to start her career at a practice where she will care for patients who often struggle to be seen and heard in the healthcare system. This first job is more than just employment; it is the beginning of a lifelong commitment to providing compassionate, culturally informed care.

Why we are asking for help:

In order to start this position, Tajinee must relocate over 800 miles from her hometown on a very short timeline. While the job offers long‑term stability, she is currently burdened with recent graduation expenses and student loans.

Relocating as a new graduate means facing several upfront costs before her first paycheck arrives, including:

• Moving expenses (truck rental, gas, packing supplies)

• First and last month’s rent plus security deposit in a new city

• Basic furniture and household essentials

• Licensing/credentialing fees specific to the new state, if not fully covered by the employer

• Utilities set‑up, transportation, and a small emergency cushion in case of delays in her first pay cycle

These costs add up quickly and are simply more than she can manage alone as a first‑generation professional.

Our goal is to raise $6,000 to help cover her relocation and transition. Here is how the funds will be used:

• $2,500 – Moving and travel costs

• $2,500 – Initial housing costs (deposit, first month’s rent, basic furnishings)

• $1,000 – Utilities, transportation, and groceries for the first few weeks

Every dollar directly supports Tajinee Porter as she steps into her role as a PA and begins serving patients in her new community.