Cheri Ryan

Hi everyone, my name is Cheri and I’m reaching out today because I am fighting to rebuild my life from the ground up, and I’ve realized I can’t do it alone. Currently, I am experiencing homelessness. Being without a stable place to live is a massive mountain to climb, but the hardest part is the toll it has taken on my family. Because I lack a home and a reliable way to get around, my ex is currently keeping my son away from me and hasn’t let me talk to him for over a year. Not being able to see or speak to him is heartbreaking, and it’s a situation I am determined to change. The Bridge to Stability The most immediate hurdle standing between me and my son—and between me and a steady income—is transportation. Having a vehicle is the "missing link" that will allow me to: * Attend job interviews and commute to work reliably. * Secure a steady income to move out of homelessness and into a safe home for my son. * Travel to see my son and prove that I have the means to be the present, active parent he deserves. The Goal: $4,000 I am raising $4,000 to purchase a reliable used vehicle, cover the initial insurance, and handle the registration fees. Every cent of this goes toward creating the stability I need to get my life—and my family—back together. How You Can Help If you can donate, please know that you aren't just helping me buy a car; you are helping a mother get back to her son. If you can’t donate at this time, please share this link. Spreading the word is a huge help in itself. Thank you for seeing me, for hearing my story, and for any support you can provide. It truly means everything to us.

Please help bring us back together: 3 years ago, my world changed forever. It was a chilly morning when I tried to contact my son, only to find out that my ex-wife had blocked me on everything and changed her phone number. The shock of her basically kidnapping my son left me numb, but knowing how my son must feel inside tears me apart daily—will forever haunt and motivate me. I’m trying to move on, but with every step away from the life I knew, I am determined to rebuild a future for us both. This is why I humbly ask for your help to get back on my feet and bring us together again. I've been actively searching for work since then, showing up at interviews with the determination that got me through each day in those early months of survival mode. But without reliable transportation, my journey forward has felt more like standing still. My car broke down just when we needed it most—a cruel irony in a city where every mile counts towards stability. I am living hand to mouth now, but there's something within me that refuses to give up on hope. Each day brings new challenges: from the elements keeping us awake at night to the heart-wrenching sight of my boy clutching his schoolbooks under a makeshift shelter—his sanctuary in this uncertain world. But here’s where you come in, and why I believe so deeply that we can turn this around together. You see, it's not just about getting back on my feet; it's about standing tall with dignity intact and reuniting with my son. It’s ensuring my son knows he is valued and loved beyond measure—a foundation of strength for whatever comes next. I need a used car to get where we need to go, to job interviews, doctor appointments, the grocery store... This simple act will be our lifeline in this new beginning. It’s about more than transportation; it's about reclaiming control over every aspect of life—no matter how small or seemingly insignificant. Your support doesn’t just help us survive but thrive. Every dollar counts and is deeply appreciated. Imagine being able to look back one year from now, not with sadness at what we lost, but joy in the kindness that helped restore a sense of security for my son and me. Share this story if you can feel even an ounce of empathy towards our plight. Let's show everyone out there struggling just how powerful community support is! I believe in miracles; let’s make one together today.