I'm raising money for a kitchen fire so I can prevent being evicted from our home.

Angel is an extremely hard working single mother of 7 children. They have all had a tough year as many have. Angel hasn't been able to work during the COVID-19 shut-down and has had to assist all her children with their online schooling. She recently lost a family member to COVID-19, and while she was away for the funeral they had a kitchen fire in the home. She is trying to raise funds for the needed repairs as well as searching for work. If she can't get the repairs completed she and her children risk being evicted. They are a very kind family and could really use some assistance during this difficult time.

— Staff at Lighthouse

Our family has been so blessed to have received the help from South Oakland Shelter and the community during our difficult times. We could not be more grateful. Many thanks to all who have helped us during the years.

— Angel

Angel is an extremely hard worker. She works as many hours as she can so she is able to take care of her 7 children. It is tough supporting 7 children and a house. She has fallen behind on her water bill and could really use help catching up so her water doesn't get shut off. Please consider helping this kind and deserving family.

— Staff at Lighthouse

I am blessed to have such wonderful children. I want to be able to provide for them to the best of my ability because they deserve it. As hard as I try, I cannot always keep up with my utilities and have to prioritize them. Unfortunately, this led to me getting behind on my water bill. I am worried my water is going to be shut-off.

— Angel

Angel and her children have been through a lot. Angel is a very hard worker and works a lot of hours to support her children. The home they are currently renting didn't pass inspection, and she was told she would have to move. Angel recently received a Section 8 voucher and found a place to move, but she really needs help coming up with the security deposit. This move would be great for the family. Please consider helping this deserving family out.

— Staff at Lighthouse

Thank you for the kind donations that helped pay our water bill. We are so grateful. We are now in a situation where we have to move, and I don't have enough money to pay the rent and the security deposit. We would really appreciate any donations that could help us with the security deposit. Thank you.

— Angel

Thanks to your generous donations, this single mother was able to pay her water bill and avoid shut-off. Thank you for your kindness.

— Staff at Lighthouse

I am so grateful for your donations. If it weren't for the donations, my children and I wouldn't have water. Thank you so much.

— Angel

Angel is a hard working, single mother of 6 children. She has been looking for a new home for a while. She was working to save up enough money for first months rent plus a security deposit. She recently found a new place the family liked, and she was approved to move in. They were all very excited. Unfortunately, Angel's young son has some medical issues that required him to stay in the hospital for a period of time. Angel was unable to work during this time as she needed to care for her son. She wasn't able to come up with the full security deposit and could really use some help.

— Staff at Lighthouse

Thank you for letting me use my donation money for school clothes for my children! They are growing so fast and it's hard to keep up with their need for clothes that fit.

— Angel

My children and I are very thankful for the new furniture we have in our new home! All of my kids are enjoying their beds and being able to eat at a nice dinning room table.

— Angel