Hi, my name is Maria, and I’m a 37-year-old single mom raising three incredible children, with a baby girl on the way.

Four years ago, I moved to the United States from Ukraine in search of a safer and better future for my family. Like so many others, I’ve had to rebuild my life from the ground up.

The past few years have tested me in ways I never imagined. I lost my mother, my oldest daughter struggled with the emotional impact of the war in Ukraine, and I faced the possibility of losing our home. During one of the hardest periods of my life, I also found out I was pregnant.

The father of my baby and I are no longer together. That was my choice.

When life became difficult, he walked away. Although he later wanted to come back, I realized I couldn’t build a future with someone I could no longer trust. Choosing to raise this baby on my own wasn’t the easier path—it was the healthier one for me and for my children.

I don’t know exactly how I’m going to make it.

But I do know this: I will never stop fighting for my kids.

My children are the reason I keep going every single day. They deserve a home filled with love, stability, and hope. I work hard, I advocate for my family, and I do everything I can to provide for them, but right now I could truly use a helping hand.

Your support will help us cover essential living expenses, prepare for our baby girl’s arrival, and give my children the stability they deserve while I continue building a secure future for our family.

If you’re not able to donate, sharing our story would mean just as much.

Thank you for taking the time to read our story, for believing in us, and for reminding us that kindness still exists.

With gratitude,

Maria ❤️