A New Chapter for a Young Family in Crisis

Raised:

 USD $507

Campaign created by Krystal Dufek

Campaign funds will be received by Krystal Dufek

A New Chapter for a Young Family in Crisis

We are helping a family who were hours away from homelessness. Mom & dad are 20 & they have a baby just over a year old. They both lost their jobs when the baby was born due to missing too much work. The baby was unexpected and they struggled to get back on their feet. They were living with grandma but sadly the house burned down 3 months ago. Dad lost his sister tragically after that. Last week their car broke down. We are having the car towed next week. It needs a new fuel pump and that is the purpose of the fundraiser. If unable to donate money they could also use:

Mom: pants size 11/L, shirts L/XL, shoes size 7, bras 38DD/ 1 XL, underwear M/L, socks

Dad: pants size 28/30, shirts M/L, shoes size 11.5, underwear M, socks L

Baby: 18-24 months clothes & pj's, size 4 diapers (LUVS preferred), wipes

Any help at all would be greatly appreciated to help these 2 get back on their feet 💕 Please share the fundraiser if unable to donate.

Recent Donations
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The Suracks
$ 100.00 USD
1 month ago

Julie
$ 47.00 USD
1 month ago

Cheryl Muench
$ 60.00 USD
1 month ago

Mikki
$ 50.00 USD
1 month ago

Jazzy Jaz
$ 20.00 USD
1 month ago

Muah! 😘

Diane Yerges
$ 25.00 USD
1 month ago

Natasha Boles
$ 20.00 USD
1 month ago

ABCD Payne
$ 25.00 USD
1 month ago

Praying for you all and this family!! Thanks for being a helping hand!

Debra Cantwell
$ 30.00 USD
1 month ago

Jeremy- Jennifer
$ 50.00 USD
2 months ago

Richard Surack
$ 50.00 USD
2 months ago

Bryce H
$ 30.00 USD
2 months ago

Hope this helps!

Updates

Mission: Possible!

May 27th, 2025

Unbelievable. What seemed like Mission Impossible 2.5 weeks ago is absolutely possible. I couldn't have done it alone, thank you again for the donations. They've now got all the necessities... clothes, shoes, underwear, hygiene stuff, phones. The work is not all done but it's a very good start. The housing I've been praying for came through today🤗

Prayers still needed

May 21st, 2025

Praying for some housing options to come through🙏 I'm so thankful for the donations - I was able to afford the full cost of towing their car so the donationed funds will be used for any needs going forward. So far the funds have been used for clothes, shoes and getting their daughter's birth certificate. Please keep prayers coming for housing to come through for them 💕

Update #4

May 16th, 2025

My God what a difference a week makes. Last Friday I made the scariest decision to help this family. They weren't strangers but then again I didn't know them that well, just all the sad stories my daughter would tell me over the years. I was worried about all the what ifs.... what if I try to help them and they lie, cheat and steal? After a week with them it has become clear they simply lacked direction, help and hope. It's not the willpower they lacked but knowledge and basic life skills. I'm so proud of them today. Last Friday my husband picked them up from that hotel when they had nowhere else to go. They worked their butts off all week and I believe we will soon see the fruits of their labor. Today the dad is going to orientation & getting his schedule for his new job. It's a beautiful thing to see the light come back on in someone's eyes...

Please help get the word out!

May 15th, 2025

For those affiliated with a church, could you please share with your congregation? With many hands we can move mountains.Even $5 can make a difference and please keep the prayers coming!


Thank you!!

May 14th, 2025

We were able to get the car towed to our house. The cost for that was $250 and with the help of some awesome friends we have raised $130 so far. I'm so thankful for the help. These guys don't have much but what they did have was in that car. Our hopes were to get the car up and running but sadly after my husband was able to assess it further, it needs far more work than it's worth putting into. This last week has been crazy. These are my daughter's friends. When we got the call for help - believe me - I didn't want to get involved. But I've known these two for 3-4 years now. Didn't know them super well but my heart has always gone out to them.... their backgrounds... difficult doesn't even begin to explain it. I didn't want to get involved but I got a call to help at 11 o'clock at night and everything in me told me not to. I can't explain it but if there was ever a time I felt God was asking me to do something, it was that moment. We have given them shelter for about a week now. It's not been easy but wow.... we've already made really good progress. They're doing everything we ask.... clean the dishes, laundry, yard work. I had them make lists and do something every day. The dad got the job he applied for so they'll have their own money coming in soon. They know they have limited time at our house. I was clear I was their bridge, not their landing pad. Making progress on housing. Continuing to reach out to community resources. If I wasn't able to help them I wouldn't be so we will be ok. But it would be a big help to have funds to help them along the way while we are waiting on the community resources to kick in. $5 really can make a difference. Please keep sharing. I will not be just handing the money over to them because I want to ensure it is wisely spent. It's the decision making that's been the problem not the money. I will make sure any money donated will be handled responsibly. My goal is to help these 2 stand in their own two feet. I told them they'll have to put in the work and I will not carry them and so far they have been putting in the work. Please share and please continue to pray. I'll say God's definitely got his hands on this situation ♥️

Making Progress

May 12th, 2025

First, thank you to our first 2 donors Bryce & Rick!! You guys are the best 💕

Waiting on a social worker to call today. Parents have turned in job apps & have interviews lined up. Car situation is being worked on. Baby girl is a cutie 💓 Again, if you're cleaning out your closets and have anything below please reach out. They lost everything in the house fire. If you can help that's awesome but if not we'll hit up the salvation army or Goodwill this week. Please share. Prayers also welcome! 🙏 

Mom: pants size 11/L, shirts L/XL, shoes size 7, bras 38DD/ 1 XL, underwear M/L, socks

Dad: pants size 28/30, shirts M/L, shoes size 11.5, underwear M, socks L

Baby: 18-24 months clothes & pj's, size 4 diapers (LUVS preferred), wipes

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