If you know me personally, you know I am the last person to really ask for help, but the first to be of help. When I was talking to my mom, she reminded me, "If there has ever been a time to ask for help and not try to do everything yourself, this would be it." So here I am, humbly asking you, our community, to rally around us at this time of need.

I was recently the victim in a violent crime which made the place the boys and I were living somewhere we could no longer stay. The case is ongoing so I'm not able to share details of the incident. 

We are in Southern California where we don't have much support and affordable housing is non-existent. We have been staying in hotels since the end of December and making the best of it, but that is not feasible to keep doing long term. 

I have been through a number of programs for assistance, but none of them are approved to help for the realistic amounts that housing costs here. The District Attorney's Victim Services office has some relocation assistance, but it doesn't apply to my situation. 

I have an amazing opportunity for personal and professional growth in a place where we have support and can afford to live, but need help getting there. The job offer and apartment are in place, but the funds I had for the move were taken.

I am setting a goal of $7,500. It is a huge ask and we appreciate anything you are able to contribute, even if it's just a prayer and a share. 

Current break down of costs:

Apartment 1st month and security: $4382.20

Utilities hookups: ~$500

Penske Moving truck to get our things from storage: ~$150 for 1 night

1 mattress (the rest are in storage): ~$200

Homeschool Accreditation since their new school won't take our current transcripts: $1200

Miscellaneous kitchen things that were left behind where we were living. They were all Makana's and I'd like to replace them so he can be in his happy place doing what he loves: ~$300

The extra approximately $500 would be for unexpected expenses and a buffer while we wait for my first pay check. I'll continue to deliver with door dash to make an extra bit of income throughout our move.

Thank you for your support, even if it's a small amount, a prayer, or a share.