Hi everyone,

I’m writing this with a heavy but hopeful heart. I created this fundraiser and almost didn’t post it, but after talking with my wife and some friends, I realized we truly need the help.

Two and a half years ago we returned from Colorado after leaving a very difficult, traumatic and dangerous situation. We had nowhere else to go, so we moved backed to Arizona and into the trailer our uncle had been living in. He was in the hospital when we arrived and passed away about two weeks later. Suddenly we inherited the home and property with no real preparation for being homeowners. It was the only place we had.

Since then, despite our best efforts, parts of the property have fallen into disrepair. We’ve also been dealing with ongoing storm damage, the largest of which was caused by a microburst ripping a 40 foot section of our 10 foot awning. It pulled it up over the house and ripped a bunch of shingles off, broke both skylights and exposed the porch beneath it. The rain destroyed almost everything we had stored underneath it outside and on the porch.

We also need to make smaller repairs inside the home, and replace an AC unit that went out at the beginning of summer. Most of the issues currently have temporary fixes. These are just band-aids, and the problems keep growing. We've been struggling financially for some time now and just can't keep up.

The funds raised will go toward:

1. Repairing as much of the storm damage and disrepair as possible
2. Completing the smaller interior repairs
3. Renting a roll-off dumpster to clean up the property
4. Putting a down payment on a replacement AC unit

Our goal is to get the home and property in better shape so we can sell it as quickly as possible, leave this neighborhood, and use the proceeds to start a new chapter somewhere else.

The money from the sale will go to:

1. renting a place for a year to build our credit up enough to buy a home and put money away for down payment
2. buy a reliable used vehicle for my wife, who has been driving our sole vehicle, a 2008 crown Victoria with 250,000 miles and extensive front damage from the previous owner
3. Buying an inexpensive van and equipment to start a mobile detailing business with my 16 year old son
4. portion of a down payment for a house along with money saved from sale

We have no close friends or family nearby, and even if we did, most are simply not in a position to help. I honestly don’t know where else to turn, which is why I’m reaching out here.

I know not everyone is able to donate, and that is completely okay. If you could share this fundraiser or keep us in your prayers, we would be forever grateful.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for reading this and for any support you can give.

God bless.