I started an emergency fund for friends who need financial help. It's now a permanent part of my life.

• 12/09/2024, 5:37 AM
• businessinsider.com

Courtesy of Kara Perez

During the pandemic, many of my friends hit hard times. One of my oldest friend's mother fell down the stairs and was hospitalized in February 2020. A few months later, another friend broke up with their partner of three years.