Justina Harris

My name is Justina Harris, and I am a mother of seven children. Just two months ago, my husband—my partner of 25 years—was tragically killed in a car accident in Newport News, VA. The pain of losing him was overwhelming, and I knew I couldn't stay in the city where it happened. My children and I packed up everything we could and moved to a new place, hoping for a fresh start. We don’t have any family or friends here, and we’ve been relying on our savings to pay rent and bills. Every day is a struggle as I search for a job, but in the meantime, the bills keep coming and our savings are gone. My kids have grown out of their clothes and shoes, and I am at the end of my rope, worried about how I can keep them safe and cared for. On top of losing my husband, I lost my mother to cancer in February 2021. She was the only help my family had, and now I feel more alone than ever. I never imagined I would be in a position where I’d have to ask strangers for help, but I am doing everything I can to keep my children from becoming homeless. The funds raised will go directly toward paying our rent and bills, and to buying clothes and shoes for my kids—nothing fancy, just something clean and that fits. I am scared, but I am hopeful that there are kind people out there who understand what it’s like to lose someone and who can help us through these tough times. I'm just looking for anyone with a heart who can understand my story and would like to be a part of helping a family in need. It's hard for me to ask for help, but I'm reaching out to strangers in hopes that someone will see our situation and offer support. If you can help, I would be forever grateful. Thank you for reading our story and for considering a donation to help my family get through these difficult weeks.