My name is Jasmin Wanzer, and I am 27 years old, living in Denver, CO, with my partner, Shanese. As we embark on our journey to start a family, I find myself reaching out for support through this grant application. The path to parenthood is something that has always been close to my heart, but navigating this journey has presented its own set of challenges, particularly on the financial front. One of the main reasons I am applying for this grant is that we need a little help getting started on finding a donor for home insemination. While both Shanese and I work full-time, the costs associated with this process can be overwhelming. It feels like we are caught in a cycle of working hard just to make ends meet, yet the dream of expanding our family feels just out of reach. Each month brings its own set of financial commitments, and setting aside enough for the donor and the IVF services we need has proven to be a significant challenge. The most challenging part of our journey has undoubtedly been balancing our full-time jobs with the financial strain that comes with trying to conceive. We are eager to build our family, yet the financial burden can sometimes overshadow our excitement. It often feels like we are putting our dreams on hold, which is disheartening. I wish for the moment when we can finally take that step forward without the weight of financial anxiety looming over us. Receiving this grant would mean so much to us. It would provide the opportunity to move forward in our journey and help us complete our family in the way that we have envisioned. Knowing that we could use these funds to cover the costs associated with finding a donor and beginning the process of home insemination would bring us a sense of relief and hope. It would allow us to focus on what truly matters—the love and connection we hope to foster with our future child. I am filled with gratitude for the chance to share our story and seek support in this way. Every step we take towards starting our family is filled with hope, and with the help of this grant, we can take that crucial next step. Thank you for considering our application and for being a part of our journey. How we'll use the funds: The grant will help pay for the IVF services at home. It'll help with this getting started on getting us a donor.