I’m raising funds for myself, my 3-year-old son, and my dogs as I try to get through a housing and family crisis all at once. I’m a single dad, and right now I’m facing eviction while also trying to do everything I can to bring stability back to my son’s life.

A false report led to my home being raided by police, and no drugs or guns were found. At the same time, my handyman business has been slow, which has kept me from renewing my license. My vehicle insurance lapsed, I fell behind on a truck payment, and everything has kept snowballing. My landlord is now evicting me, and the eviction service date is 9/28.

My son has been placed with my oldest son through DCFS, and I have complied with their requests while waiting for word on when my little guy can come home. Every evening, I ride my quad across town to visit him. I keep smiling and I keep fighting, but this has been a painful place to be as a father. I have lived in this home for 5 years, and it was not even livable when I first came here.

I also have no money and no food right now, so I’m asking for help to get through this immediate emergency. The first priority for any donations will be this month’s rent, my power bill, and getting one of my vehicles legal again so I can keep moving and search for a new place to rent.

If you’re able to give, any support would mean a lot to me, my son, and my dogs. If you can’t donate, sharing this fundraiser would still help. I’m doing my best to keep going and to build a safe, stable place for my little guy to come home to. I truly appreciate anything anyone can do during this time.