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Help Isabella lay Jacob to rest with dignity in Oakland

Jacob passed away on 3 December; we're raising $4,150 for a respectful funeral in Oakland.

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Isabella Diaz
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Jacob, my father, passed away on 3 December after a long fight with kidney disease. He was 77 years old. He was the heart of our family and had no savings or life insurance. The funeral home has given us a quote of $4,150 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 19 December. I have already used what I had for the hospital bills. My family is scattered, and many of us are out of work. We want Jacob to have a dignified farewell. Any help at all means a lot, and so do your prayers. Anything left over after the funeral will be donated to a neighborhood youth program. Where the $4,150 goes: โ€ข Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,750 โ€ข Funeral home services and casket: $2,100 โ€ข Memorial gathering for the family: $300 Thanks for being kind about this.

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  • Souad Amal Fahmy ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $25
  • Lata J. Sandhu ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50
  • Silvia F. Mora ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $30
  • Rolando K. Torres ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $38

    โ€œHang in there. - Angelesโ€

  • Mitu Popy Hossain ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $20
  • Jรบlia Soares ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $50
  • Pieter P. Molefe ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $50

    โ€œGet well soon! - Richards Bayโ€

  • Amber T. Kelley ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $30

    โ€œRooting for you. - Laredoโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $100

    โ€œEvery little bit. Only $100 but hope it helps.โ€

  • Charlotte Lisa Neumann ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $100

    โ€œHang in there. Thought of Isabella all day after reading this.โ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $5

    โ€œSaw your post and had to give. - Thrissurโ€

  • Chhaya J. Jain ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $10
  • Grayson Long ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10
  • Candra Hadi Prasetyo ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $20
  • Laura Larisa Gheorghe ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด ยท $5
  • Bianca Simone Barbosa ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $250
  • Hadi Zaid Mahmoud ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $100

    โ€œSending love. Thought of Isabella all day after reading this.โ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $50
  • Monique G. Burke ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ ยท $20
  • Hiba Iman Abdallah ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $25

    โ€œPraying for you! - Belfastโ€

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2.9(16 reviews)

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    Exceptional service

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Exceptional service

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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    Helped when no one else could

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Reliable and compassionate

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Quick response, great follow-up

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Outstanding person

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Truly grateful for the support

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    Practical and effective help

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    Really cared about my situation

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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    Reliable and compassionate

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    Helped when no one else could

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    Delivered on promises

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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    Restored my faith in humanity

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    Exceeded expectations

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  • Keep going. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Onitsha.

    • Is January a hard date?

      • Isabella DiazOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        It's firm, January. After that things get a lot harder, so anything before then helps most. Good question.

    • Your post was clear and honest. God bless.

      • has the funeral home quote been checked by the HelpBLESS team?

        • Isabella DiazOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

          I sent the funeral home quote in when I posted. I'll upload a redacted copy this week. Thanks for looking so closely.

      • It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings.

        • hope it all works out, Isabella. This could happen to any of us. Take care.

          • Eva P. RichardsID verified

            Thanks for sharing this, Isabella. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care

            • Take care, Isabella. Your post was clear and honest.

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