Empowering Families: Grants, Fundraising, and Advocacy with Abby Zachritz

In this episode of Moms Like Me, host Jordan Arogeti sits down with Abby Zachritz, also known as "Advocacy Abby," a mother of five and a passionate advocate for families navigating medical challenges. Abby shares her deeply personal journey, including her experience raising her son Wyatt, who survived a near-drowning accident, and how it led her to become an expert in grants, fundraising, and community advocacy. She provides invaluable insights on securing financial assistance, leveraging community support, and using Support Now’s Connect platform to access real-time grants tailored for families in need. Abby also discusses the emotional and financial realities of raising a child with a diagnosis, offering practical fundraising strategies, transparency tips, and ways to build sustainable support networks.