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Donate to Empower Solanni's Journey Towards Stability, organized by Dorina Opferman

Solanni's story revolves around Albert and Albelis who were both born under a pound in 2017. Solanni, a 29-year-old single mother, gave her all to care for them. It was a challenge she took on with the help of St. Christopher Children’s Hospital in north Philadelphia. She was living in an apartment in the Harrowgate neighborhood of north Philly. In dire need, she received food and other assistance from neighboring churches. After seven months the babies were able to go home with an assortment of medical paraphernalia to sustain them including oxygen tanks and a heart monitor. It took some time, but they began to get stronger. Their health was marginal at best, but what they lacked in wellbeing, Solanni made up for with her intense devotion to them. Three Catholic churches and a Mennonite church reached out to her to help occasionally with donations of food and money. Relatives helped as much as possible. Today, Albert and Albelis are 7 years old. Their mother takes them for weekly visits to see doctors and receive therapy at St. Christopher’s. At home, Solanni keeps the environment clean and free of dust because of the children’s breathing problems. In addition to the asthma that both twins have, Albelis has a hole in her heart and will require surgery to correct her pigeon toes; Albert is dealing with failing eyesight, retinal detachment and a chronic neurological problem. Both are diagnosed with autism. Solanni spared no effort to find a school for them that would meet their needs. Indeed, one school, had to admit they were not equipped to deal with the children’s conditions. She is constantly searching for the best educational setting for them. In addition to caring for her children, she has a vision to better herself. For example, undaunted by her limited English and her own health concerns and with the help of family members who cared for the children during the day, she took night classes and earned an associate degree from Esperanza College in Family Care. She longs to continue her education toward a BA degree in social work. Something else she longed for was to become a U. S. citizen. She studied the required materials and was granted citizenship in 2022. But the dream of continuing her studies had to be put on hold. She needed a job. She needed money to replace her car which had been stolen and trashed. She needed money to pay for the damage caused by thieves who broke into the house. She got help from the city of Philadelphia to buy a house, but after 4 years it was repossessed for failing to keep up on payments. She just didn’t have a good job. During the pandemic she worked as a business manager in a restaurant, but the restaurant closed due to a lack of customers. Despite the setbacks she continues to take the children to weekly doctor’s appointments. The children’s father came home long enough for Solanni to get pregnant, but he was deported to the Dominican Republic. The third child, 5-year-old Sodelis, was born prematurely as well. However, she is a stronger child than her siblings. Solanni loves her children intensely. For their sakes she has not given up. She even has gone so far as to apply to the U.S. Army. She took the test but failed the English comprehension portion. Now she is caring for a woman at night and sleeps when she can. When she fell and broke a finger, she had to work despite the almost unusable left hand. What does the future hold for Solanni? With the help of friends and the kind people who learn of her plight, she is optimistic. The challenge of raising her children by herself only seems to intensify her resolve to achieve her dream. Solanni struggles to pay the bills, continue learning English and achieve a better future. She is looking into becoming a Certified Nurse Assistant so that she can earn a living wage. She is always searching for something better—a better job, better education for her children, more adequate housing. With the help of friends, she will fulfill the dream of a home that suits her family and allows for her children to flourish. Please help her achieve her dreams. Read more

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Why GoFundMe Articles and URLs Appear on Our Website and How We Support Other GoFundMe Campaigns

At LFEBridge Foundation, we are dedicated to creating a platform where individuals and organizations can maximize their fundraising efforts. As part of our commitment to supporting a wide range of causes, we incorporate articles and URLs from GoFundMe into our website. Here’s why you might see GoFundMe content on our site, how it benefits the fundraising community, and our relationship with GoFundMe:

1. Amplifying Reach for Fundraising Campaigns

Increased Visibility: By featuring GoFundMe articles and URLs on our platform, we help increase the visibility of various fundraising campaigns. This additional exposure can attract more donors and supporters, helping campaigns achieve their goals more quickly.
Cross-Promotional Opportunities: Highlighting campaigns from GoFundMe allows us to support a broader spectrum of causes and connect with a wider audience. This cross-promotion benefits both the campaign organizers and potential donors looking for causes to support.

2. Supporting Campaign Growth

Advertising and Promotion: We understand the importance of visibility in successful fundraising. By showcasing GoFundMe campaigns, we provide an advertising platform that helps these campaigns reach potential donors who might not have discovered them otherwise.
Strategic Partnerships: Collaborating with GoFundMe and featuring their campaigns on our site strengthens the fundraising ecosystem, ensuring that worthwhile causes receive the attention and support they deserve.

3. Expanding Donor Networks

Broader Donor Base: Featuring a variety of campaigns from different platforms helps diversify and expand the donor base. This means more people can learn about and contribute to a variety of causes, ultimately driving higher engagement and donations.
Enhanced Outreach: By integrating GoFundMe content, we help campaigns tap into new networks and communities, broadening their reach and potential impact.

How We Help Other GoFundMe Campaigns Grow

1. Featured Campaigns Section

Highlighting Noteworthy Campaigns: We have a dedicated section on our website where we feature noteworthy GoFundMe campaigns. This not only gives these campaigns a spotlight but also encourages visitors to explore and contribute to them.
Rotating Features: To ensure a diverse range of campaigns get visibility, we regularly rotate the featured campaigns. This continuous update keeps the content fresh and engaging for our audience.

2. Social Media Promotion

Sharing Across Platforms: We share selected GoFundMe campaigns on our social media channels to reach a broader audience. Our followers, in turn, can share these posts, amplifying the reach even further.
Engagement Strategies: Utilizing effective engagement strategies, such as storytelling and compelling visuals, we enhance the appeal of these campaigns, driving more traffic and donations.

3. Email Newsletters

Campaign Highlights: Our email newsletters often include highlights of impactful GoFundMe campaigns. By doing so, we bring these causes directly to the inboxes of our subscribers, encouraging more people to get involved and donate.
Donor Updates: We keep our donors informed about the progress and success of the campaigns they have supported, fostering a sense of community and continued engagement.

LFEBridge Foundation's Independence

It’s important to clarify that LFEBridge Foundation is an independent entity and is not part of or affiliated with GoFundMe. While we feature and support GoFundMe campaigns on our site, we operate as a separate foundation dedicated to collecting donations for various causes, similar to GoFundMe. Many of these causes are displayed on our website to provide donors with a wide range of options to support.

Conclusion

By featuring GoFundMe articles and URLs on our website, LFEBridge Foundation supports a wide array of fundraising campaigns, helping them gain the visibility and donations they need to succeed. Through our promotional efforts and strategic partnerships, we aim to create a robust and supportive environment for all fundraising initiatives.

For more information on how we support fundraising campaigns or to explore featured campaigns, visit https://LFEBridge.com or contact us at support@lfebridge.com.

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