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As many of you know, a few weeks ago I submitted a request regarding a mother with 2 children that lost their home May 2025. We have not been able to secure housing for this family. Children's Division is actively working with this family to find housing. A referral to LOVE Columbia has been submitted and we are waiting for assistance. In the meantime, the family has been staying at a local hotel here in Columbia. One of the children struggles with small spaces due to his diagnosis (Autism). Mom is employed full time and is paying for their stay at the hotel. Hotel stays become expensive over time, although mom is staying at hotels that are reasonably priced. Mom is paying for their hotel room one week at a time. I am asking for assistance from the community to pay for some of the hotel nights. The family moved to a new hotel on Monday 7/7/25. Assisting mom with some financial assistance will help alleviate some of the stress she is facing. This will prevent her from taking out another loan and using money from her housing deposit. They hotel nightly rate is $ 54.00/Night + tax ($7.00). If you are able to assist, we will be forever grateful, thank you.