Erica Cruz

Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Kind Strangers, I am reaching out today during one of the most challenging moments of my life. As a single mother raising three beautiful children entirely on my own, my biggest pride was being able to provide them with a stable home—something I never had growing up. Recently, due to the sudden lack of childcare options now that school is out for the summer, I lost my job. Without that steady income, my family has hit a critical breaking point. I have been doing everything in my power to keep us afloat, including exhausting my credit cards just to put groceries on the table. But credit cannot pay the mortgage, electricity, or the car note. We are now facing the devastating reality of losing our home and everything I have worked so hard to build for my kids. How Your Donation Will Help With school starting back up in a couple of months, I will be able to return to work. Until then, I desperately need a bridge to keep my children safe, housed, and provided for. Your generosity will go directly toward: Catching up on our mortgage to prevent foreclosure and keep a roof over our heads. Keeping the electricity on and paying critical utility bills during these hot months. Basic necessities like food, household essentials, and back-to-school clothes for my three kids so they can start the year with confidence. A Note From My Heart My kids don't deserve to lose their home or stress about our survival. I want to show them that even when things get dark, there is kindness in the world and communities do come together to help those in need. Any amount you can contribute—whether it’s $5, $50, or simply sharing this link with your network—makes a massive difference for my family. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your time, your prayers, and your support.