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An elderly woman who lives in a remote, off-grid area about 25 miles out of town needs help fixing her car. She is on a strict SSDI income and relies entirely on her car for basic survival—getting groceries, hauling drinking water, and making it to medical appointments. Right now, she is completely stranded without a working vehicle. She bought the car about a year ago to help maintain her independence. Unfortunately, an acquaintance recently borrowed it and got into a crash. The damage wasn't covered by insurance, leaving the car completely undrivable. Because she lives on a fixed SSDI budget, she is able to manage her day-to-day living expenses, but she simply doesn't have the savings to cover a large, unexpected repair bill. This car is a true lifeline for her. Out where she lives, there is no public transit and she doesn't have any family or friends nearby who can give her a ride. Without a working car, she has already been forced to cancel important specialized medical appointments down in Coeur d'Alene, and she is struggling to get basic necessities like potable water. We recently had a mobile mechanic go out to look at the vehicle, and they estimated the repairs will cost $700 for parts and $400 for labor. He is willing to negotiate labor costs due to her situation, but the parts need to be purchased upfront before he can do anything. Helping to cover this $1,100~ repair would immediately resolve a major health and safety crisis for her. Getting her car safely back on the road will allow her to reschedule her medical care, haul her water, and remain living independently. Her resource specialist is also reaching out to other organizations for assistance, so we’re hoping to work together to meet this need.
You can donate $50 - $1,100 by adjusting the quantity. Anything helps!
An elderly woman who lives in a remote, off-grid area about 25 miles out of town needs help fixing her car. She is on a strict SSDI income and relies entirely on her car for basic survival—getting groceries, hauling drinking water, and making it to medical appointments. Right now, she is completely stranded without a working vehicle. She bought the car about a year ago to help maintain her independence. Unfortunately, an acquaintance recently borrowed it and got into a crash. The damage wasn't covered by insurance, leaving the car completely undrivable. Because she lives on a fixed SSDI budget, she is able to manage her day-to-day living expenses, but she simply doesn't have the savings to cover a large, unexpected repair bill. This car is a true lifeline for her. Out where she lives, there is no public transit and she doesn't have any family or friends nearby who can give her a ride. Without a working car, she has already been forced to cancel important specialized medical appointments down in Coeur d'Alene, and she is struggling to get basic necessities like potable water. We recently had a mobile mechanic go out to look at the vehicle, and they estimated the repairs will cost $700 for parts and $400 for labor. He is willing to negotiate labor costs due to her situation, but the parts need to be purchased upfront before he can do anything. Helping to cover this $1,100~ repair would immediately resolve a major health and safety crisis for her. Getting her car safely back on the road will allow her to reschedule her medical care, haul her water, and remain living independently. Her resource specialist is also reaching out to other organizations for assistance, so we’re hoping to work together to meet this need.
You can donate $50 - $1,100 by adjusting the quantity. Anything helps!