Help Darren's Family Find a Safe Home

Dear Friends,

My name is Darren Jackson, and I’m just 14 years old. I’m writing to you with a heavy heart, in the midst of one of the most difficult moments my family has ever faced. We are being forced to leave the only home we’ve known, and I’m desperate for help.

It all started when my brave 17-year-old sister reported the unimaginable. My mom’s boyfriend verbally hurt his own grandchildren. But when she went to the authorities, there wasn’t enough evidence for them to take action. That’s when things turned even darker. He retaliated, not only hurting my sister emotionally, but then threatening our entire family—telling my mom we had only 30 days to leave.

For a long time, our family has been struggling. My mom is a true survivor—she underwent life-saving transplant surgery a few years ago, but her recovery has been long and hard. Since then, we’ve been living paycheck to paycheck. During the pandemic, we moved in with her boyfriend, hoping for stability, but now, just when things were starting to get better, everything is falling apart again.

My mom recently started working again, but it’s simply not enough to keep us afloat. To make matters worse, our beloved dog, Tank, is fighting cancer at just 8 years old. We’re torn between his medical bills and figuring out where we’ll live. It feels like we’re carrying a weight no family should ever have to bear.

I’m reaching out to you because we truly have no other option. We need your help. Your kindness and generosity could be the lifeline my family desperately needs right now. Even a small donation could give us a chance to rebuild, find a safe place to live, and help my mom focus on healing.

Please, if you’re able, consider donating or sharing our story. Your support could make all the difference, not only in our survival but in giving us the hope we so desperately need to move forward.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for taking the time to read our story. Your compassion means everything to us.

All funds from this fundraiser will be given directly to my mom, to help get us a new home.

With deepest gratitude,

Darren Jackson