For many years, Jena Dalpez has dedicated her life to helping others — advocating for families impacted by autism, supporting families navigating complex medical challenges, and working tirelessly to connect people with resources, treatments, and hope. She has given her time, energy, and personal resources to help countless families facing difficult circumstances.

Now, she and her children need help.

In January, what began as a short three-day business trip quickly turned into a cascade of unexpected medical and housing emergencies that have left Jena’s family facing overwhelming challenges.

While traveling, Jena had to urgently fly to South Carolina after her daughter developed encephalitis and severe illness related to toxic mold exposure in her dorm room. Jena spent a month there helping her daughter detox and stabilize medically. The treatments and medical care alone exceeded $20,000, not including flights, hotels, and travel costs.

While she was caring for her daughter across the country, another crisis unfolded at home.

Jena’s 24-year-old son, who has autism and was caring for the family dogs, sent her a video showing water pouring into the kitchen from the upstairs bathrooms. The damage quickly spread through the home.

Jena immediately hired a remediation company because her son is extremely sensitive to mold and mycotoxins. Despite repeated warnings about his medical sensitivity, the remediation was not handled according to proper industry standards, allowing toxic mold contamination to grow and spread throughout the home.

As a result, the house is now unlivable, and the family has lost nearly everything inside.

The estimated costs are staggering:

Significant reconstruction costs, some which will be covered by insurance

Replacement of furniture, clothing, and household belongings

Temporary housing costs while the home is repaired

The total cost could exceed $300,000.

As if that were not enough, during treatment Jena and her daughter were re-exposed to mold in temporary lodging, forcing her daughter to restart detox treatment. Jena herself developed MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome) and experienced a life-threatening allergic reaction.

Because her daughter was too ill to return to school, she had to withdraw from her freshman year of college.

At the same time, while trying to manage medical crises, home damage, and temporary housing, Jena’s main independent contractor agreement concluded, negatively impacting the family’s income.

Jena has been a single mom to her medically complex children for more than 15 years. Because she spent many years as a full-time caregiver, her home is her primary asset and represents her only long-term financial security.

Unfortunately, she cannot borrow against the equity in the home because as an independent contractor she does not currently qualify for a loan.

Despite these circumstances, Jena continues to fight to stabilize her children’s health and rebuild their lives.

Those who know Jena know that she has always been the first to help others — donating to families in crisis, supporting advocacy efforts, and giving countless hours to causes that help vulnerable children and families.

Today, she is the one who needs that same support.

Your donation will help cover:

Mold remediation and reconstruction costs not covered by insurance, so that the family may return to a safe living situation

Replacement of essential household items lost to contamination

Most importantly, it will help restore a safe home environment for the family.

If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this campaign and keeping Jena and her children in your prayers. We are deeply grateful for any support, prayers, or shares that help Jena and her family rebuild and move forward after this incredibly challenging time.