My name is Samantha, and I'm a mother of five facing circumstances I never thought I'd be in. When my husband passed away during Covid, everything changed. I lost my job, my car was stolen, and I didn't have the coverage to replace it. Without stable income or a vehicle, I couldn't keep up with rent, and my family ended up in a shelter.

Right now, I'm at a critical point. I need a vehicle so badly it hurts. Without one, I can't get to work, which means I can't earn the money we need for housing. I can't take my kids to school, to doctor appointments, or to the activities they had to give up when everything fell apart. My two-year-old needs me to be able to get them where they need to go. My older kids are counting on stability.

One of my daughters is graduating and has earned a full academic scholarship to Texas Tech, which is incredible and gives me hope. But I need to be able to support her in this next chapter. I need to show my children that we can get through this.

I'm asking for help with $1,500 to get a vehicle. This isn't just about transportation, it's about getting my family back on our feet. With a vehicle, I can work, provide for my kids, and rebuild what we've lost. Thank you for considering our story.