I’m a 29-year-old single mom in Tacoma, Washington, one class away from finishing my Criminal Justice degree at SNHU. Every day I juggle late-night study sessions, 20 hours of retail work at Washington’s $16.28/hour minimum wage, and evening volunteer shifts at our community legal aid clinic. My little boy and little girl depend on me, and my car is the lifeline that gets us to preschool, to class, and to every crucial appointment.
Last Tuesday, on our way to daycare, the dashboard lights glowed red and my engine sputtered out.
A tow truck delivered us to the shop, where I learned the alternator needs replacing. The total bill—parts and labor—came to $350, and my small emergency fund is already spoken for by rent and utility bills this month. Without immediate help, I’ll be stranded: no car means missed work shifts, missed classes, and no way to buy groceries or diapers for my kids.
I’m asking for a $200 prepaid gift via PayPal to cover two urgent needs: • $80 toward the repair deposit so the mechanic can order the alternator and get us back on the road today • $120 for
groceries, formula, diapers, and gas so my little boy and little girl stay fed, safe, and on schedule
That modest amount bridges the gap between crisis and stability. With reliable transportation: • I can keep my perfect attendance at SNHU and graduate on time • I can continue my 20-hour workweeks so I can stay current on rent and build savings • I can drive to the legal clinic and defend low-income clients who desperately need our help
Most of all, it means bedtime won’t include my children asking why we have no food on the table or why mom can’t drive them to school.
Once I’m back on steady ground, I’m committed to paying this kindness forward. I’ll organize a free “Know Your Rights” workshop at our local shelter and increase my volunteer hours at the food bank. I believe deeply that when someone helps my family stay afloat, it creates ripples of hope that strengthen our entire community.
Thank you for reading our story and for any support you can offer. A small gift today keeps our wheels turning—literally—and brings me one step closer to the courtroom, where I’ll fight for families like mine.
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