Rodriguez, 40 years old, NJ | 1 DAY WAITING | NEEDED BY 08/07

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After battling illness for the past several months, Jessie was recently diagnosed with stage 1 cancer. Between her illness and the demands of ongoing medical treatment, she has been unable to work consistently, leaving her in serious financial hardship. With little support from extended family, Jessie's greatest source of strength has been her four children, who have stayed by her side through every difficult moment. Despite all of these difficult things, Jessie remains an extraordinary person and employee. Known for her warmth, humor, and infectious positivity, she has a gift of bringing joy to those around her. She is kind, compassionate, and above all, a devoted mother who puts her children's needs first, no matter what she is carrying herself.

This is the first time Jessie has faced a crisis of this magnitude, and she has fallen behind on rent, leaving her family at risk of losing the roof over their heads. While she has the emotional support of her children, she has very little financial or practical help to lean on during this incredibly difficult time. Jessie is an outgoing, dependable, and gifted person with a special ability to make children smile even on the hardest days. Her coworkers and the families she serves describe her as caring, resilient, and hardworking, someone who always gives her best no matter what challenges she's facing. This wish would help cover Jessie's rent, giving her family the stability and security they need so she can focus on her health and continue being the strong, steady presence her children depend on.