Joshua Liljenquist

Hi everyone, This is James. James is someone who has spent years showing up for other people — especially those struggling with homelessness and addiction. After battling addiction himself for decades, he’s been clean for almost three years. When he got sober, he didn’t walk away from the world. He leaned in. James now spends his time helping others get back on their feet, offering support, encouragement, and hope to people who feel like they’ve run out of it. He even started a small nonprofit focused on helping people find purpose and stability again. Right now, James and his wife are facing a very difficult situation. Because of circumstances outside their control, they need to leave the place they’ve been living and find a new, safe place to call home — quickly. On top of that, James recently made the hard decision to walk away from his job to protect his sobriety, which has made this transition even more challenging. James is not someone who asks for help easily. In fact, he’s usually the one giving it. This fundraiser is to help James and his wife cover immediate expenses, secure stable housing, and get through this transition without losing the progress he’s worked so hard to build. Every dollar raised will go directly toward helping them get back on stable ground. If you believe in helping people who help others — and in giving someone a chance to keep moving forward — any support, share, or kind word means more than you know. Thank you for being here and for showing up for James.

This fundraiser exists for one simple reason: to support acts of kindness and meaningful efforts that bring hope, relief, and positive change where it’s needed most. The funds raised will help cover the costs, time, and resources required to continue doing good—whether that’s responding to urgent situations, supporting outreach efforts, creating impactful content that inspires generosity, or being able to say “yes” when the opportunity to help arises. Every contribution helps sustain this mission and allows kindness to keep moving forward. No matter the size, your support truly matters and helps create a ripple effect of good. Thank you for believing in compassion, community, and choosing to be part of something positive.

On a night that changed everything, Eileen — a hardworking mother and the owner of her family home — lost far more than just a house. A devastating fire tore through her residence, destroying years of memories, belongings, and most heartbreaking of all, taking the life of her son who was trapped in the basement and unable to escape. In moments, her world shifted forever. Her other son, Ryan, was likely upstairs during the fire and thankfully made it out alive. But survival came with overwhelming heartbreak as he watched the only home he ever knew — the house they grew up in — burn to the ground. This was not just any house. It was their childhood home, filled with memories of birthdays, family dinners, laughter… and of their father, who passed away just three years ago. Losing him was already a heavy burden for Eileen and her boys to carry — and now, while still grieving one loss, they’re forced to face another that no family should ever endure. But this pain doesn’t end with them. The home also housed two renters, both of whom lost everything they owned in the fire. Every piece of clothing, furniture, documents, and personal items — gone in minutes. They are now left to rebuild their lives from the ground up, with no place to return to. ⸻ Why We’re Raising Funds We are coming together to support Eileen, Ryan, and the two renters as they navigate the unimaginable — grieving the loss of a son and brother, and finding a path to stability after losing their home and belongings. Donations will help with: • Funeral and memorial costs • Immediate living essentials • Clothing, food, temporary housing • Rebuilding and recovery expenses • Support for the renters who also lost everything No family should have to walk this road alone. Every share, donation, and prayer is a light in one of the darkest moments of their lives. Even a small contribution helps move them one step closer to healing. ⸻ Eileen has shown incredible strength, but she can’t do this without her community. Let’s lift them up together — in love, in memory, and in hope for brighter days ahead. Thank you for standing with them.