Hello,
I’ve long since had the desire to initiate and grow a business as an entrepreneur, creating an e-commerce brand, designing graphics for other small businesses, and learning about real estate investing and wholesaling. I’ve completed approximately 80% of the document processes but still have to create a strong Google and social media presence, obtain business credit, mentoring, and coaching to fully execute and establish myself as a bona fide businesswoman.
SHORT TERM BUSINESS GOAL # 1:
I am a new business owner seeking donations to grow my business. I intend to create both a Shopify and Etsy store to sell a small line of clothing items for adult women and men and ultimately expand to children’s attire. The proceeds from my sales will be utilized to fund a community initiative to create a PSA Board on a 24/7 loop to dissuade misguided youth from embarking upon paths of destruction as a way to take back our community by reaching out and drawing those individuals back in by encouraging and supporting a mission to foster positive activities that will enable them to better prepare for a positive and prosperous future. I’d like to also work closely with other community activists as well as a part of the initiative to further drive awareness and provide the necessary resources to those said youth in need.
LONG TERM BUSINESS GOAL #2:
Two years ago, I established an LLC with the intent to renovate my current owner-occupied property of nearly 24 years and flip it as a rental property. Doing so would have enabled me to establish financial freedom from the 9-5 as well as generational wealth and legacy. While funding was plentiful during the pandemic and I was able to receive some grant funding, I was never able to successfully complete my business establishment in its entirety nor successfully complete my renovation projects as funding was received was limited and ultimately depleted prior to all renovation completions. I also lost a total of $27K due to a scamming contractor and a botched siding job on my home. The siding job was financed for $17K as to free up the capital to complete my full-gut kitchen renovation. As I was unemployed at this time for over nine months, I essentially had to live off the remaining funds I had and the financed loan for the siding job has now been sent to collections critically impacting my credit. I had to discontinue payment as the contractors still have yet to correct the botched installation to date. I reached out to multiple law offices for counsel, and no one would take my case essentially saying there was no case based on the info provided. I’ve saved what I could and have completed some of the smaller projects but the larger projects, I just don’t have the capacity to complete them given that I’m currently unemployed yet again and have struggled to obtain gainful employment on multiple occasions over the last 20 years with a more than sustainable income. Saddened as a result because my goal was to have paid off my mortgage 10-15 years ago. Pressed for cash, I’ve paid into multiple online courses to supplement and secure passive income including career coaches, life coaches, business coaches, Forex, real estate investing, tax consulting, real estate broker, life insurance, and most recently an online prep course to sit for the Human Resources Senior Certified Professional Certification to offset or yet upgrade my bachelor’s degree in HR. Sadly, once the courses conclude or you’re no longer able to continue to pay these online gurus their exorbitant fees to continue mentorship your membership is canceled or access to the website’s resources are disabled, and all your investments are up in smoke. I’ve recently created a new LLC and have decided to get creative in finishing what I started.
My community located in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood borders the forthcoming home of former President Obama’s honorary Library site. It’s been talks that post the finalization of that fully constructed site, real estate investors are looking to buy up as much property in this neighborhood putting current residents at risk for gentrification. To protect my investment, it is my intent to renovate my home to capacity so that if we face the unfortunate experience of being forced out of our properties, I can get the highest return possible. While I don’t intend to sell but rather utilize this residence as a rental property as aforementioned, I am in need of the funds to complete the necessary renovations. So I am writing this letter specifically seeking donations to fund those costs. It is imperative that my own initiative will also encourage other property owners not just in my immediate community but in others also to do the same. I’d also eventually like to buy an abandoned property or two and auction them off to deserving families each holiday once, I gained my financial footing creating a passive income in real estate investing.
I am not big on the celebration aspect of the holiday season but one that takes pride in the importance of making kind and generous gestures to those less fortunate as I was once homeless for a year. Unless you’ve been one to experience being without the bare essentials and no roof over your head you could never imagine what it’s like. I went from homeless to homeowner in five years at the age of 30. Each year I give up to five industrial-size garbage bags filled with clothing, shoes, toiletries, and household goods to the Salvation Army and I also randomly seek out an individual in either the grocery store, Walmart or Target and offer to pay $100 on their shopping cart. People often take for granted that’s what is to be celebrated – Goodwill, not the gift giving/receiving. I’d like to also start a Holiday Tradition @ Walmart and Target stores each year for the “Ring the Bell, Jingle Bells” initiative to randomly bless one or two shoppers each year with either $500 or $1000 shopping cart awards.
My goal is to raise up to raise in both donations/sponsorship or business funding in the amount $100K.
While I’m literally shattered inside to ask for any aid and assistance from others, I’ve learned however, it’s only the shots you never take or fear taking that you miss. Any support will be highly appreciated. If you have any specific queries, please feel free to contact me through the phone number above or via email at info@legasci1.com