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The Community Fund 'No One Gets Left Behind'

Goal$5,000,000 USD
Raised$150 USD

Fundraiser created byEric Shumate

Fundraiser funds will be received by Eric Shumate

The Community Fund 'No One Gets Left Behind'

Welcome to KCA - the Kingdom Commonwealth Authority.

Six months ago, I lost my job. So did Eric. And Taysha. And Serita.

Serita is a single mother with a very young daughter who gave 12 years to a company that pressured her to step away amid an unfair corporate shift. She walked out with her box of belongings, her dignity intact, but facing an impossible choice: pay rent or buy groceries.

We know her story because it is our story too.

Over 300,000 workers have been displaced in the past year alone - loyal employees who did everything right, gave decades of service, and still found themselves jobless when government layoffs and corporate downsizing swept through the United States. Many are single parents. Most have families depending on them. All of them are watching their savings disappear while they send out hundreds of resumes into the void.

We were among them. And we refused to struggle alone.

That's why we created the Community Fund.  A rapid-response network of people who've been there, helping others get through it. This isn't traditional charity. It's mutual aid. It's survivors helping survivors. It's proof that when people stand together, no one has to face a crisis alone.


How Your Support Creates Immediate Impact

Every dollar goes directly to displaced workers and their families:

$100 - One day of emergency relief - diapers, baby wipes, gas to reach work or a job interview, and a warm meal on the table tonight.

$200 - Groceries for three days and essential toiletries so parents can stretch the week without choosing between food and hygiene.

$300 - Pays an annoying HOA fee or keeps the water running - small relief that prevents a bigger crisis

$400 - Buys a week of groceries and cleaning supplies for a household of four trying to stabilize after a layoff.

$500 - Provides public-transit passes or a full tank of gas for a month - critical for interviews and new-job commutes.

$600 - Covers one week of childcare so a single parent can attend training or orientation without fear of losing the opportunity.

$700 - Emergency towing and roadside assistance after a breakdown - because one unexpected repair shouldn’t cost someone their job.

$800 - Car repair or replacement tires to keep a worker safely on the road to employment.

$900 - Prescription medications and basic healthcare coverage for a month - ensuring illness doesn’t become another setback.

$1,000 - Mental-health care for individuals with ongoing conditions — therapy sessions or medication coverage that keeps them stable during unemployment.

$1,200 - Temporary motel stay for a displaced family between homes - a safe place to sleep while rebuilding stability.

$1,500 - Rent assistance to prevent eviction and keep a family under one roof during a transition period.

$2,000 Sponsors a displaced worker through a short-term certification or trade program leading to steady income.

$2,500Full month of stability - rent, utilities, and groceries while a parent secures employment.

$3,000Covers moving-truck and storage fees plus new-home setup for a family relocating for work.

$4,000 - Community Recovery Grant - helps ten families with groceries, utilities, and transportation for a week.

$5,000 - Bridge to Stability Package -three months of comprehensive support: housing, food, mental health care, and transportation until paychecks return.

We also connect people to job opportunities, provide resume support, and build a network that proves what real community looks like when it shows up for each other.


Why This Matters Now

Unemployment benefits run out. Eviction notices arrive. Kids ask why there's no food in the fridge. This isn't theoretical - it's happening right now to families in your community who were financially stable just 90 days ago.

These aren't people who made poor choices. They're professionals, parents, and dedicated workers who got caught in forces beyond their control. They need a bridge, not a lecture. They need help now, not next quarter.

And here's what makes this different: We're not outsiders looking in. We lived it. We know what it feels like to check your bank account at 2am and feel your stomach drop. We know the shame of canceling your kid's birthday party. We know the weight of wondering if you'll ever feel secure again.

That's why every person we help isn't a "case". They're a citizen of this community who deserves dignity, support, and a real shot at recovery.


How You Can Stand With Us

1. Give what you can. There's no minimum, no judgment. Whether it's $20 or $5,000, your contribution creates immediate access for families in crisis.

2. Share this campaign. Forward it to three people who care about the community. Tag someone who's been through a layoff. Post it where people gather. Every share reaches someone who wants to help but doesn't know how.

3. Buy a map. Each digital map online funds the mission while giving you a practical guide you can use in your own journey.


Join the Movement

Together, we're proving that when people stand together, no one gets left behind. Not the single mom who gave 12 years. Not the veteran employee who got downsized at 55. Not the family that's one month away from losing everything.

Your support today doesn't just help someone pay rent. It restores hope. It says "you matter". It proves that community isn't just a word. It's a lifeline.

Donate now and become part of something bigger than all of us.

Because when we take care of each other, everyone rises.


***The Community Fund is a grassroots mutual aid network created by and for workers affected by recent mass layoffs. 100% of donations go directly to displaced workers, their growth and their families.***

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