I'm raising money for a housing deposit so I can find a stable home.

Why I'm using HandUp for a housing deposit.

I want to give my children a stable place to live.

About me.

I am from Dearborn, MI but was raised in Pontiac, MI. I have six children (four boys and two girls). My oldest lives with his grandma but we try to see him as much as possible.

My backstory.

My and children and I were in HAVEN, a women's shelter, about five years ago. After three months of staying there, we got our own place. My landlord wouldn't fix anything. There were problems with sewage and black mold. The city condemned the house and we were forced to stay in our car for a month until it died.

My goals, moving forward.

I want to find a secure, safe place for my children and a new car so I can take them to school and myself to work.

Other things I'd like to share about myself.

My children are what make me happiest. Getting my CNA license was my proudest moment.