Let's Help Maria Get The Essentials She Needs To Survive The Winter

I Never Thought a Pair of Warm Pants Could Make Me Cry

I was lying on a mattress in the snow when they found me. All I had was a thin dress and shoes that didn't fit. I wasn't asking for much I've learned not to expect anything.

But when they gave me warm pants and shoes that actually fit, something inside me broke open. I couldn't stop the tears. It had been so long since anyone saw me, really saw me, and cared enough to help.

Winter nights are the hardest. The cold seeps into your bones and makes you wonder if you'll see morning. I don't want to spend another night like that.

Every donation means I can stay warm and safe through this season. It means I don't have to face the cold alone.