To my community,
As a single mother of three beautiful children, my entire life is dedicated to building a better, more stable future for them. That's why I've been working full-time as a Nursing Support Technician (CNA) while also attending the Community College of Baltimore County full-time. I am so close to achieving our dream: I am just one semester away from graduating and beginning my career as a Surgical Technologist, with a long-term goal to become a Surgical First Assistant or Physician Assistant.
I have always prided myself on my work ethic, but right now, I am being stretched to the breaking point. I'm juggling my full-time job on the front lines of healthcare, a full-time college course load, and the responsibilities of motherhood—which includes supporting my oldest son in his own college journey and caring for my preschooler.
I’ve been staying afloat, but the financial pressure has become overwhelming. I am drowning. I have fallen critically behind on my rent, my gas and electric bills, and other basic necessities. The weight of this debt is threatening to pull me under right before I reach the finish line.
It is incredibly hard for me to ask for help—this is truly my last resort. I know so many are struggling right now, but any support you can offer would be a lifeline. Your donation would help me catch up on these critical bills, giving my family the stability we need to get through this final semester and graduate. I am holding on to my faith and the promise of Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Thank you for reading my story and for being a part of that hope.
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Elizabeth A. Smith
Owings Mills, MD, USA
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