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Our Mission
Help Masha and Her Children Rebuild After the Fire
Three years ago, a house fire took everything from Masha Freedman-Zukerman and her children.
Their home was destroyed. Their belongings were gone. Their sense of safety disappeared overnight.
The community came together, raising approximately $250,000 specifically to help Masha and her children rebuild.
MASHA HAD NO ACCESS TO THESE FUNDS. SHE RECEIVED NONE OF THE MONEY RAISED SPECIFICALLY FOR HER AND HER CHILDREN.
Because of the coercive control and emotional abuse she experienced from her husband, as well as the actions of certain family and community members, Masha was unable to access the funds raised specifically for her and her children. She was left to face the financial devastation of the fire without the support people believed she had received.
And the fire was only one part of Masha’s story.
For 16 years, Masha endured a marriage marked by domestic violence, coercive control, and emotional abuse. Through it all, she continued caring for her children and doing everything she could to hold their lives together.
Last September, everything changed again.
Masha fled her home with nothing but the clothes on her back.
Her husband took her belongings, her clothing, and the clothing and belongings of her children. Their brand-new furniture and appliances were taken, and the apartment was completely emptied—including her computer and laptop containing sensitive personal information.
Once again, Masha and her children were left with almost nothing.
And still, she kept going.
Today, Masha is fighting to give her children the stability, safety, and security they deserve.
This campaign is about basic needs.
Donations will help provide groceries, utilities, transportation, and legal expenses as Masha works to rebuild her life and protect her children.
Masha has spent years surviving one devastating circumstance after another.
She should not have to do it alone.
Every dollar matters. If you can donate, please help. If you cannot, sharing this campaign can make a difference.
Masha and her children have been through enough. Please help give them the opportunity to rebuild, recover, and finally move forward.
She has had to start over more than once. This time, help her start over with a community behind her.
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