Michael has spent years working hard to provide for his family. With five children at home and another baby on the way, he never expected to find himself facing the possibility of losing the home he's worked so hard to keep.
After more than 20 years working in automotive painting and repair, an unexpected injury changed everything. Michael badly injured his knee, requiring medical treatment and staples. Because his income depends on commission-based physical work, the injury significantly limited his ability to work for several months. Even after returning, he struggled with the lingering effects of the injury, and his income suffered.
The financial strain has been difficult, especially as Michael tries to protect his wife from the stress while she prepares for their new baby. He has continued working and looking for solutions, but his mortgage has fallen behind, putting his family's home at risk. He owes just over $21,000 on a home that is nearly paid off, representing years of hard work and accumulated equity.
Imagine preparing to welcome a newborn while not knowing whether you'll have a home to bring that baby into. That's the uncertainty Michael and his wife have been facing.
With help from Saving Homes donors, we have an opportunity to bring his mortgage current, protect years of hard work, and give this growing family something every newborn deserves: a safe, stable place to call home.