Welcome to our FREESHOP

My idea was born many years ago.

As a child, I watched my father help others. He was very generous with his community—providing

food, supporting families, and fighting for people to have access to land. He was always there for

those in need.

At that time, I didn’t understand him. I even judged him, feeling that he was taking from us to give to

others. But over time, I came to understand that he had a special heart, and he planted something

in me that would grow later in life.

As an adult in this country, I went through extremely difficult experiences. I faced three deportation

attempts. During the last one, I was humiliated, and they tried to take my children away from me to

force me onto a plane. It was one of the most painful moments of my life.

Yet, during that time, I also met what I call “angels”—people that God placed in my path when I

needed them most.

First, someone who treated me with respect and gave me reassurance in a moment of fear. Then,

in detention, I met a volunteer named Elein, who visited weekly and brought items for the children.

She became a crucial part of our lives.

Later, at court, a judge granted my release on a £1 bail, which was paid by another person God

placed in my path.

I left with my four children, carrying only three black bags, with nowhere to go. I was crying, lost,

and overwhelmed with pain. But once again, that “angel” appeared, reassured me, and arranged

support—food, a hotel, and immediate help.

Lawyers also came forward—people I had never met—who actively sought me out to support my

case. Throughout the process, neighbours and many individuals, even strangers, stood by me and

supported my family.

It was at that moment that I made a promise to God and to myself: that as long as I could, I would

help others.

Since 2005, I have kept that promise. I have supported vulnerable women and families within the

Latin community. I have opened my home to those in need, offering temporary shelter until they

could find stable housing. I have supported people directly from my home, providing guidance,

practical help, and emotional support.

Despite the impact of COVID-19 on my health, leaving me with ongoing conditions, I have

continued helping others.

Even with my health conditions and as the years have passed, I have not stopped. I decided to

prepare myself academically so I could help others better. I studied in college and I am now at

university level studying Psychology, with the purpose of supporting people emotionally and

mentally.