Yesterday, something changed for me.
As I was walking into my apartment, a woman stopped me and asked about the space I lived in — not out of curiosity, but desperation. She explained that she was searching for a safe place to live after a brutal divorce that left her separated from her young daughter. The court told her she needed stable housing to reunite with her child. Her story broke my heart, but it also opened my eyes to something I can no longer ignore.
I live in a building with two levels — my home Above, and an empty space below that was once a primary school. I’ve had the first right to that space for a year or so, always thinking I might turn it into something one day (serial entrepreneur), maybe a daycare or a learning center, but pushing off the contract because I could never settle of what it could be. But after meeting her, I realized that maybe it’s meant for something much deeper — something life-changing.
I want to turn that space into a temporary housing center for women and children escaping abusive or unstable situations — a place where they can breathe again, feel safe, and begin rebuilding their lives. Somewhere they can stay short-term while finding stability, with dignity and community, not charity.
To make this a reality, I need help raising $30,000 to get started. The funds would go toward renovations, safety upgrades, furnishings, and creating a secure environment that meets basic housing needs. My vision is to make it affordable, sustainable, and filled with compassion — a true safe haven for those who need it most.
I’ve seen how many women in my area are forced to choose between staying in dangerous situations or facing homelessness. I believe we can change that — one space, one mother, one child at a time.
If you can help, even a little, you’d be part of something that truly saves lives.
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