Hi, my name is Amy, and I’m a working mom of nine wonderful kids—eight at home and one in college. I’m reaching out for help after an unexpected crisis that’s left our family without a car or savings, and I’m so grateful for your support.

Our only car was in an accident when my 18-year-old son took it without permission. At first, I thought my insurance wouldn’t cover the other driver’s repairs, so I set this fundraiser at $4,000 to cover their costs, hoping to keep driving my car despite its damage. But I learned yesterday that my car is totaled—a broken headlight requires bodywork costing more than its $4,000 value, making it illegal to drive. Thankfully, insurance is covering the other driver’s damages, but not our car’s loss, leaving us with a $4,000 setback.

To replace our car, I found a $7,000 vehicle and can afford the $5,000 loan payments, but the $2,000 down payment would wipe out our emergency fund—the only money we have for essentials like food and bills. As a mom, this car is our lifeline for taking my special needs daughter to school and appointments, getting to work, and managing our family’s needs. Without it, we’re stuck, and without our savings, we can’t cover daily expenses.

This $2,000 fundraiser will cover the down payment to get us back on the road. The $4,000 loss of our car is a huge blow, and I’m hoping your kindness can help ease this hardship. Every donation makes a difference:

$25 helps us keep our emergency fund for groceries.

$50 gets us closer to a new car.

$100 brings us nearer to stability for my kids.

If you’ve already donated, thank you—your generosity is keeping us going. Please share this with friends, family, or on social media to help us reach $2,000. Together, we can get through this.

God bless you and thank you for reading and sharing.

Amy