Story
New mother's (NM) preferred language is Arabic. NM will be referenced moving forward in the family story below.
NM came to the United States from Jordan for a better life in October of 2017.
NM has an Architectural Engineering degree from her home county of Jordan.
NM is unable to practice engineering in the US.
NM began attending Johnson County Community College (JCCC) to obtain a drafting certification and find employment in the US.
NM accomplished this goal and now works in a job with her drafting education.
NM’s husband came to join NM in July of 2023, after she received her drafting education and found a job.
NM's husband also has a job and works many hours for low wages.
At 29 years old, NM and her husband are going to be first time parents in June of 2024. NM and her husband recently purchased a home. During a cold snap over the winter their furnace failed. An unanticipated expense of a new furnace occurred for the family.
The family are preparing for a baby and are living on a tight budget.
The unexpected furnace expense has added financial stress and worry.
The family is seeking $1000.00 to help them pay down the unexpected furnace bill of $5,000.00.
The furnace was paid for on a Discover card.
NM and her husband are working to be part of the community and could use support and a safety net.
NM does have some family support in the US, her husband left all his family in Jordan.
Updated on April 09, 2024 by an Agency Worker
$300.00 paid by Audra Moore. Connection made with New Mother and Michelle Carlson on 4/9/2024.