Help a Miami Mom + Lucy& Co. Founder Catch Up After Job Loss

I'm Lucy, a 44yr. old mom in Miami with a 14yr. old son. I worked in the same industry for 8+ years until I lost my job 2 years ago. I got another job right away, but was let go 3 months ago. 

Since then, I've been driving Instacart + GrubHub every day I can. But in Miami, the gig pay barely covers gas and food for us. I'm now 3 months behind on everything. 

What I've been building:

Since I got fired, I refused to just sit still. I launched my business: Lucy & Co. Show Haus.

I started working with my first client back in February for a major trade show. I have pictures, posts, and people keep telling me it's a great idea. This is my way out - but I need to get it off the ground. 

What I'm behind on right now:

I owe 2months of my half of the rent: $2,100. In Miami, we're terrified of eviction. 

I'm $200 behind on my phone - I need it for delivery orders, job calls, AND my Show Haus clients. 

I'm $573 behind on my car payment and had to drop insurance completely because I connot afford Miami rates. I'm driving uninsured to keep food on the table for my son. 

What $4,000 does:

This is a 30 day bridge that keeps us housed and lets me launch. It covers:

• $2,100 = Catch up my 2 months of back rent so we don't face eviction
• $573 = Get current on my car so it doesn't get repossessed
• $600 = 3 months car insurance so I can drive legally to shows + deliveries
• $200 = Pay phone bill so I don't lose contact with clients or job leads
• $125 = File my LLC for Lucy & Co Show Haus to make it official/legit
• $402 = Misc. past due bills + 2 weeks of gas/groceries while i onboard clients. 

This gets us back to zero and makes my business legit. No more choosing between gas and filing fees.

Why now:

Miami landlords don't wait. If we don't catch up rent by May 30, we risk eviction. If I lose the car or phone, I lose both Instacart and my Show Haus clients. I've already proven the business works - I just need 30 days without crisis to scale it.

Your impact:

$25 = 1 day of gas to drive for deliveries and meet clients

$50 = Keeps my phones on for job + Show Haus calls

$100 = 1 week towar car insurance so I can travel to trade shows legally

$125 = You files my LLC - you literally launched Lucy & Co.

$250 = Covers 1 week of back rent

$500 = Stops car repossession

Accountability:

I'll post updates every Friday with screenshots of bills paid + my LLC filing + client progress. I've worked in this industry for 8+ years. I know trade shows. I already have proof of concept from February. You're not funding a dream - you're funding the last mile. 

When I'm stable, I pay this forward and hire other people who need flexibility. Even $5 or a share help us sleep tonight. 

Thank you for reading