Help a DV survivor (and kids) cover basic needs!

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I've had the pleasure of getting to know a very sweet person over the last few months. She is in a tough place, trying to come up with rent and keep her kids fed and clothed with no income. I am hoping that together we can help alleviate some of the pressure.

A little background:

This mama grew up in the foster care system and is a survivor of domestic violence. She has recently escaped her abuser, determined to keep her babies safe. (For her safety I am not mentioning her name, but please feel free to message me directly if you have any questions).

She left everything behind and is starting over with (almost literally) nothing. I recently learned she was using a piece of cardboard to clean her floor because she didn't have a broom. Ya'll....

When I heard this, I got onto my Buy Nothing community and started gathering supplies for her. A few friends helped drive loads of baby clothes, baby gear, furniture, and food out to her. Those of us who have met her can attest - she is the sweetest person and so deserving of this help.

I met her when she was pregnant with her 3rd baby (who was just born today - a few hours prior to me writing this!) She had a very high risk pregnancy with lots of pain and was told that she absolutely should not work until after the baby was born and she had recovered.

Despite this, she signed up for online classes (while growing a human and caring for two toddlers) and secured a job offer for a position that she can begin once she has recovered. She has shown me over and over that she is determined to find her own independence and create a safe life for her kids. This mama is amazing.

So here's the need:

For the past few months her rent has been covered by a local org that provides temporary rent assistance. This is the first month that she is responsible for her own rent, and due to the aforementioned high-risk pregnancy, she has no income. Her rent is now due, so we are looking for some other ways to cover this need. We estimate that she will need about 3 months of rent before she'll be able to pay it on her own again.

In addition to rent, there are a few other urgent expenses that are weighing on her.

Here's the breakdown of what I'm hoping to raise for her:

Rent: $1400/month for 3 months = $4200

Gas: $100/month for 3 months (if we're being super conservative)= $300

Utilities: $300/month for 3 months = $900

New Tires: $800

Groceries/baby necessities: $800

Total = $7000

I am so encouraged by the generosity of the community already. I know that inflation is intense right now. Money is tight everywhere, and the amount of need is overwhelming. This is too much for one person to take on, but if all of us who are fortunate enough to have extra right now are able to pitch in a bit, we can help give this mama a little bit of breathing room while she recovers from the birth of her new babe.

If you've made it this far, thank you so much for taking the time to read this! Please feel free to message me directly if you have any questions.

Sending so much love to all of you!