Help Izzi and Shiloh recover after home flood

Hi everyone – We hope you and your loved ones are healthy and safe.

We are reaching out to you on behalf of Izzi Hunter, friend and former student who needs our immediate financial support.

Over the years, since their graduation from Oakwood School and subsequently, Columbia University, Izzi has been struggling with their recovery from trauma (PTSD) and mental health (debilitating Depression, Anxiety, and other challenges). After a period of homelessness, Izzi and their emotional support animal and service-dog-in-training, Shiloh, found a place to live in New York City. The recent torrential rainfall across the state, however, has left their home flooded and uninhabitable. Their sense of security and peace of mind, along with many of their belongings have been destroyed. They are grateful for their and Shiloh’s physical safety, but since being displaced, they are struggling even more to recover mentally and emotionally. Now, at the start of the coldest season, they are at the risk of being homeless again. They need financial assistance to secure a new place to live and replace some of their belongings that were lost during the flood.

Izzi has shared with us that, at times, this past year has been unbearably difficult and challenging for them. It is through the love and support of friends and community that they have been able to keep themselves and Shiloh afloat. Thank you for extending your generosity and care to help them forge a brighter path forward.

Love,

Linda Rose-Winters, Kristine Puich & Yvette Talton