Please help this amazing family of 8!

In 2016, the Ruben family made a life-changing decision to settle into their 100-year-old farmhouse, filled with dreams of renovation and cultivating their land.

With aspirations of starting a business, they pooled their resources to purchase a portable sawmill in the spring of 2018, aiming to cut down on construction costs and eventually establish a sustainable enterprise. Over the following years, they steadily built a loyal customer base, refined their products, acquired necessary equipment, and gained valuable experience.

By the summer of 2021, Matt took a bold step by leaving his traditional job, eager to dedicate his time to enhancing the old farmhouse and focusing on his work as a traveling sawyer and bespoke furniture craftsman. This decision not only provided him with the opportunity to spend more quality time with his family on their beloved homestead but also brought to light the need for a new workshop on their property to support their business.

However, as the year drew to a close, unexpected challenges emerged. The delightful news of expecting twin girls was overshadowed by unforeseen circumstances that resulted in multiple cease operations orders causing a loss of income.

Within just 12 months, their flourishing business faced closure by authorities on four separate occasions, leading to a total of 7 months of downtime and necessitating two relocations.

The loss of their one and only income led to the family of 8 facing the brink of losing everything they had worked so hard to build, including their house.

Although they have now found solace in a new business location, the weight of financial strain and emotional turmoil has been overwhelming. Your support is crucial in helping the Rubens recover from the financial hardships endured over the past three tumultuous years.