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Help Leila, Her Family & Cats Rise from the Ashes

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Dear Friends, Family, and Compassionate Hearts,
In the spirit of this season of giving, my family and I come to you with a plea for help. My name is Leila, a divorced single mother, caretaker of my elderly uncle, and a devoted lover of cats. On December 2, 2023, tragedy struck when an electrical fire burned my dream home, leaving myself, my children, uncle, and seven beloved cats homeless in the unforgiving grip of winter.

About Our Family:
I am a woman who has faced life's challenges with remarkable strength and an unwavering spirit. After overcoming two major back surgeries that took an incredible 2.5 years to learn to walk again, I rebuilt her life, brick by brick. My dream home was not just a sanctuary for me, but a haven for my children, my uncle, and my feline family of seven.

The Unfortunate Fire:
On that fateful day, a cruel twist of fate took everything away. The fire not only damaged the house but also the dreams, memories, and sense of security that I had painstakingly built for myself and my family. We now find ourselves without the bare necessities – clothes, personal items, and furniture, as they navigate the harsh realities of homelessness in the cold of winter.

Our Plea for Your Support:
We humbly reach out to you, our community, in the hopes that you all can provide solace to me and my family during this difficult time. Your support can help us rebuild our lives, find a new place to call home, and create a safe haven for the seven cats who have been a source of comfort through thick and thin.

How Your Donation Will Make a Difference:
1. Housing, Clothing and Personal Items: Your contribution will help provide my family with housing, warm clothing and essential personal items, offering a glimmer of comfort in the midst of uncertainty.
2. Furniture: Rebuilding a home from scratch is no easy feat. Your donation will assist in acquiring essential furniture to create a cozy and safe environment for the my family.
3. Cats' Needs: The seven feline companions also need your help. Your generosity can provide them with food, medicines, catnip, toys, supplies, and everything they need to feel secure in their new surroundings.

Ways You Can Help:
1. Donate: Every dollar brings them one step closer to rebuilding our lives.
2. Share: Spread the word by sharing this campaign on social media, emails, or with friends and family who may want to extend a helping hand.
3. Send Encouragement: Leave a supportive comment or message to let our family know that we are not alone in this journey.

Closing Thoughts:
In the season of giving, I hope for my community to come together to lift me and my family from the ashes of despair. Your kindness can be the beacon of hope that lights up our path to recovery.

Thank you for taking the time to read my family’s story and for considering a donation. Your compassion and generosity will make a lasting impact.

With heartfelt gratitude & love,

Leila, Uncle Pinky, Jolie, Myles & Josiah
And of course Rose, Koko, Autumn, Magnolia V, Scarfield, Pearl, & Bubbles send their purrs of heartfelt gratitude and love as well.
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Donations 

  • Kenneth Scott
    • $50
    • 10 mos
  • Kashena Headley
    • $50
    • 1 yr
  • Derek Russ
    • $100
    • 1 yr
  • Gian Smith
    • $20
    • 1 yr
  • Anonymous
    • $50
    • 1 yr
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Leila Dickerson
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New Orleans, LA

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