Support a Caring Mom and Her Amazing Children

Dear GoFundMe community,

Hello, my name is Ely. I'm a mommy of 2 amazing little kids who are my everything!

As I am writing this, I am in a place of deep despair as Christmas is fast approaching, I find myself overwhelmed with fear and sadness due to my financial circumstances that I just can’t seem to break free from. I have two little children who are counting on me for everything, I feel like I'm failing them and it breaks my heart.

Just a few months ago, I was managing to make ends meet, but due to unexpected job cuts my hours have dwindled away to almost nothing. I am steadily applying for jobs every single day, but due to not being able to afford after-school care, nobody is willing to hire me for my current availability! I can barely pay the bills and the thought of losing our home is a constant weight on my shoulders and is all I can think about. My kids are hungry, there have been days when I've had to tell them that we don’t have enough food to eat. It breaks my heart to see their faces when they realize we won’t be having a Christmas this year.

All I want is to bring them some joy during this season, but right now, I can barely keep my head above water. I never imagined I would be in this position, pleading for help from strangers. I feel like a failure and it is only with the encouragement of people that care for me that have urged me to try GoFundMe as I don’t know what else to do. I have gone my whole life without turning to anyone, even on my darkest of days and finding the light alone, but this time I'm beyond hope and overwhelmed. If there’s anything you could do to assist us, even the smallest donation, I would be eternally grateful. Your kindness could mean the world to us and bring a glimmer of hope during such dark times.

The weight of looming bills and the chance of losing our home has left me feeling broken. I’ve always tried to stay strong for my kids, but right now hope feels so far away. I fear that without a miracle, we might be facing a future that I can’t bear to imagine.

Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. I am truly grateful for any support you can offer!

With a grateful heart,

Ely, a hopeful mommy of 2