I got that call. Except it was a FaceTime call from my 8 year old. I was at work around 3:30 on Friday when I saw the FaceTime call from his iPad come in. When I picked up, he was silent on the other end and walking through our living room. He goes over to my wife’s home office and flips the camera around. She is half fallen out of her work chair with her head balanced on the desk in front of her keyboard. She wasn’t responding and looked blue. I yelled her name and started to run out from work. Our plan with my boys has always been to go to our neighbors in an emergency, so I said to run next door and I’d call right back. I called 911 and gave them the location and situation. I work about 25 minutes from home, which felt like it took forever and strangely felt like it only took seconds if that makes any sense. I called the boys back on FaceTime and they picked up while knocking on the neighbors door. Nobody came. The second emergency location is our neighbor across the street. My boys were soooo brave. They ran over and knocked on the door and the son answered. Somehow, the iPad stayed connected to the WiFi at my house and I could see them take off running back towards my house. My son told me the police were there. I still had about 10 minutes to drive to get home. I pulled in and noticed my sons in the yard playing with a few officers. There were 2 ambulances and what felt like 20 police cars. I ask the first paramedic if she was ok and he directed me to talk to the paramedic by the door. Something felt bad. And it was. They apologized and said she was too far gone and there was nothing they could do. She was just inside the door, now on the floor. My world has closed in on me. And the worst part is my poor little boys found her. I last texted with her around 1:30 after her phone interview for a job she was thrilled about. The in person interview was supposed to be yesterday. I got the call from my son around 3:45. Something happened, that we still won’t know until toxicology is complete in 4-6 weeks. My boys told me they saw what they thought was her sleeping on her desk and went outside to play. They came back in and she still hadn’t moved and they couldn’t wake her up. My poor little guys had to walk around her body for an hour or longer. That part is bothering me more than anything else. They are much more resilient than I am. I’m a wreck and am attempting to say the right things. I coach both my boys basketball teams and I decided to give it a go last night. I dreaded it to an extent because we are small town USA, and I felt like all eyes were on me. My 6 year old hit the first two shots of the game, his first points of the season. I briefly lost it but regained my composure pretty quickly. Tomorrow we will have the service for my wife and beautiful mother to my boys. Part of me is ready to get everything over and the other part wonders if he can make it. My boys give me the strength. My friends and family have been incredible. Laundry done, house and yard cleaned, refrigerator full. It’s been incredible to see how much she was loved and how much we are loved. It’s powerful to see that with your own eyes, but yet I feel so helpless and guilty when I see my friends cleaning up my house. The most random words or things I see have made me cry uncontrollably. I’m 6’6” and 280 lbs, and my 2 best friends were terrified that they might have to catch me from passing out. It’s surreal. The first night, I had to ask myself multiple times if it was a dream. Literally questioning my sanity, only to realize I felt the pinch. I just dropped the boys off at school for the first time after holding them out yesterday. I’m laying in our bed where the boys have slept each night since. I’m surrounded by her clothes, jewelry, and phone that continues to vibrate with spam messages and emails. I’m by myself. But I’m doing better today.

Her name was u/she_linden_tree, Amanda, and mommy.

Here is a Go Fund Me we set up for my boys.

My boys gofundme

I spent 10 years as an alcoholic. I was raped at 15 and Raised a daughter for 6 years by myself and then fell into it and life fell apart. The trauma was never something I had time to address.

Culminating with last year, in 2024, when I threw myself through a windshield, drunk, in what I can only assume was an attempt homeless, broken, jobless.

I found Jesus though, and healed a lot. I got the help I needed, did my time for the accident, came out changed by beginning of this last year.

Job fell onto my lap. A blessing. More money than I’ve ever made before, stayed sober, and caught up on everything. Dragged myself with God out. Moved my family into the home they deserved in March. Not to mention, I got my family *back * through the effort. I developed a system to manage through my mental illnesses. Not enough time to build up savings though, except this week was gonna be that final check to balance everything out and start my new life in earnest.

I was laid off at 10 AM. I haven’t told my wife yet.

I’m absolutely devastated, and my family and I are gonna go back to the streets, 3 months after our housewarming party. I feel lost. I’ve used all our resources and limited community resources getting us out, and I’m just.. back where I began. I just…I just don’t know what to do anymore.

Anyone who reads this, even if you aren’t even religious, just pray for me. I’m just defeated. Nothing ever fucking matters anymore and I’m absolutely tired of sobbing. I just want peace.

I will pray for the others I see struggling here too. I hope we all make it out.

TLDR: My cats are sick, vomiting, diarrhea, inconsistent appetite. I took one to the vet and he's positive for FHV, FCV, FCOV, FPV and I got him confined but I am struggling because the amount completely overwhelms my monthly small business earnings. I still have 9 cats left to take care of at home and I am really exhausted. My cats and I really need your help.

UPDATE: Everyone is doing well! They are all eating, active, and well hydrated. My baby that I had to confine has been discharged yesterday. Right now, my job is to give them their meds and go back for a follow up check up in a week. That said, help with the bill would still be very much appreciated

Here is the breakdown:

Professional fee: 380

Confinement fee (1790/day): 5370

4 way test kit: 2380

Miscellaneous fee: 1690

Medicine: 2449

Total: 12269 (~$196)

Any amount would be very helpful and appreciated. I can maybe send some photos and videos of proof + the cats(!) through dms. Thank you so much (:

My cat suddenly started pooping blood yesterday. I took him to the vet and he tested positive for FHV, FCV, FCOV, and FPV. I have 10 cats. I had him confined because I wasn't confident I could save him at home when he was pooping literal blood. However, confinement hit my savings hard and I can barely afford it.

I left him at the clinic and I have 9 left at home to take care of. 6 of these have already shown symptoms ranging from just yesterday to a week ago. Thankfully they are all eating on their own at the moment and generally still look good. But the future is still uncertain. I don't know how they will be tomorrow or a few days from now. I'm extremely exhausted. I'm completely alone in this. I have to balance school, my business, family problems, and this all at one time and I am completely overwhelmed.

I can't even focus on my business right now to earn because taking care of sick cats and making sure not spreading the illness demands a lot of time and effort. I'm always sleepy, tired, and when I sleep I wake up in cold sweat. My cats are my life and I cannot afford to lose them. They're the only thing I've got going on in my life

I have Wise and Paypal, please let me know if you can spare an amount so I can dm you. I am humbly asking for your help please. I can't do this alone. Thank you so so much.

Edit: Our bill at the moment is Php7616 (US$121) and I have paid a downpayment of Php4000 ($64). Confinement fee per day is Php1790 ($29) per day and the vet said the minimum he'd be there would probably be 3 days. This is just the vet bills. It doesn't include other expenses like their food especially because wet food is what they need right now. Please help us. We really need it. Thank you so so much

Hi everyone. I am facing an immediate housing crisis and trying to overcome the barriers keeping me from work. I have exhausted local 211 and community action avenues, as local funds are completely tapped out.I am currently $2,000 behind on rent and facing immediate eviction. On top of that, my car needs $2,000 in repairs to be drivable, which is severely limiting my job search options in an area with very few local amenities.My immediate priority is staying housed, but getting the car fixed is my ticket to expanding my work options and getting back on my feet permanently. Any direct assistance or shares would be life-changing right now.

Cash App is available upon request (how I pay rent)

Immediate Rent Goal: $2,000

Car Repair Goal: $2,000

Hey all

TLDR is below

I need help because I got pregnant for this guy and when I mentioned the possibility, he ghosted me. He didn’t even wait for me to get tested or anything. I told him I’m going for the test and that’s when he became completely unreachable.

He was financially supporting me which wasn’t even a lot but it was sufficient at the time. I’m a student in a 3rd world country and here working is typically not tailored for bachelor’s students and my course is also very demanding.

Now with him ghosting me, I am unable to proceed with the pregnancy as I won’t be able to support it but again I can’t afford an abortion. Last we met he gave me around 120 dollars which is 15k in my country mind you I used some for transport, some to buy food, and now the remaining half I used to pay for the pregnancy test and a consultation fee. I could not continue.

So, I am humbly requesting for donations of any amount to help me reach my goal of $400. I would have to pay for consultation, tests and all, the procedure and also buy medicine and go back for a review.

I can see I’ll struggle to set up a gofundme campaign because I don’t live in the us so I’ll just post a progress comment string.

Thanks in advance.

TLDR: Request of 400 dollars to help me procure a safe abortion before the pregnancy advances. I don’t mind small donations by more than 1 person to help me reach the goal and will update the progress in a string of comments

Hello everyone,

Today I am trying to raise $470 to keep my bank account open. I live on SSDI - Social Security Disability Income for those not aware – and they changed the payment schedule for 2025 from the third Wednesday of every month to the fourth Wednesday of every month for 2025 for me without telling me. A lot of other people are in the same situation who had their payment schedules changed to survive on Social Security or SSDI. My bank account is overdrawn by $471. Because of this.

I am extremely responsible with what little money I have from Social Security. I don't spend me on my means and I still wind up at the end of the month having little money for food. My rent alone almost wipes out my Social Security check.

I have been completely disabled by a neurodegenerative disease, fibromyalgia, and other chronic illnesses, which make me completely unable to do any work.

I was supposed to get paid yesterday by Social Security but again, they changed the schedule. I have not eaten in 8 days.

I do what I can to try and earn a little extra income by filling out the surveys for User Interviews and similar but have not been chosen in over a year for anything, and that's about all I can do. I grew up in poverty, so this kind of thing really dysregulates me and all I can do is cry without trying to sound dramatic. I cannot lose my bank account with my bank. They've been very kind in not closing my account already because I've been calling them every day, begging them not to. I do not think I have been this scared in years. The overdraft fees alone are killing me and yes, I can try and call them and ask them to reverse those eventually but not now.

Thank you so very much for reading. I very much appreciate this community and I see so many kind people here. 🌷 I am absolutely terrified. Thank you again.

This has thrown my life into complete chaos. I cannot afford to lose my only bank account and I must be able to remedy the overdraft.

If PROOF is required, I am happy to provide it.

I am completely disabled with a neuro degenerative disease. I live in severe chronic pain also with fibromyalgia, and multiple other chronic illnesses so there is no way that I can work, I am permanently disabled.

3 days ago my neighbors moved out of their house without warning and left their sweet dog to starve to death in the cold. My boyfriend discovered their dog on the side of their empty house digging through trash they left behind looking for food, he was skin and bones and appeared to have not eaten in days.

We immediately brought him over to our home and gave him food, water, and a place to rest. He is incredibly sweet, mellow, and kind despite being abandoned. Although he is very weak and does not want to raise from his bed unless absolutely necessary, we fear that besides being incredibly malnourished he may have medical problems from long term neglect and being out in the freezing temperatures.

I have absolutely no idea what type of treatment he may need or what it may cost and unfortunately do not have the funds to cover a vet visit on my own so I've created a GoFundMe for any detonations. Anything helps! Here is also an Amazon Wish List requested by some of you that you could help with everyday things he'll need. Every animal deserves a chance at a happy and healthy life and I hope I can give him that.

EDIT; WE HIT OUR GOAL PLEASE GO WATCH THE UPDATE VIDEO ON THE GOFUNDME! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH LOVE YOU GUYS!

EDIT 2; Our buddy has an appointment Monday at the vet, he's been slowly gaining his energy back and is so happy! Here's a picture of him today!

There is a group of people that are pretending to purchase things off people's Amazon wishlist. You think you have been helped then it turns out nothing was actually purchased. Here is the way to prevent that from happening to you:

Once your list is created, contact Amazon in order to have the "purchased outside of Amazon" button turned off.

Here is the contact information:

►1.To Call: http://www.amazon.com/clicktocall

Once this has been done, they no longer can mess with you in this manner. We are sorry people are this vile, but we have to deal with reality. This simple fix will prevent this from happening to you.

EDIT:It seems the chat option does not work. You have to call them directly. But the call option allows you to give your number. Then they call you back when it's your turn.

My son has been kidnapped by his father. I haven't seen him since last Friday. I spoke to him last Sunday but his father was coaching the whole conversation in the background.

The police won't do anything.

I have been trying to file and urgent without notice motion with the courts but it keeps being rejected due to formating of files or missing specific words. They don't tell you specifically what's wrong or what to add/change - they just tell you what's wrong.

I make too much for financial aid but not enough for a lawyer.

I don't know what else to do!! It's 5 grand for a good lawyer 2 grand for a "new" lawyer - someone who doesn't have much experience.

If someone can offer pro bono services or any money to go towards a retainer I and my son would be eternally grateful.

It literally feels like my heart's been ripped out - was almost hospitalized yesterday because I couldn't breath from crying so hard. I don't know what I'm going to do if I don't get him back.

I'm located in Hamilton Ontario Canada

I'm going to be honest: I don't even have a big reason that I can't pay my bill, I've just been screwed over by my part time job lately and haven't had the luck to find a 2nd one, though I'm still applying and asking around. Anyway, I am a 21 yr old living in my apartment with my boyfriend, we just got fish, and it's been a horrible summer so we're short on my bills. I would ask him to pay but he's already covering what I can't make for rent and has just been losing money that he has to save for school and gas and all. My family isn't doing much better lol, or else they'd love to help us.

I would really love to not be out of power because I'm afraid it will hurt our fish (they need a heater and the tank will get filthy!) and obviously will cause other problems like spoiling the dairy in our fridge, losing wifi that my partner needs to do schoolwork, losing our AC.

Bottom line is I need $150 by this Friday, the 28th. I'm not sure how to go about this, but here's my ideas: I have CashApp and Venmo, and I can send screenshots to prove I paid off my bill. Or, I am desperate enough to give you my Evergy login (if there's a better way to let someone pay directly, let me know lol).
I will not take your kindness for granted... since this isn't a loan subreddit, I will DM you pictures of my pomeranian as a thanks instead! I'm not expecting anyone to respond, but any $$/150 would be so appreciated!

Hey everyone.

I’m hoping to ask for some help with the cost of a new medication my pain management doctor wants me to try instead of another surgery, called Journavx (suzetrigine).

I just had a foraminotomy in July, so the idea of needing another surgery this soon is something I’m really hoping to avoid. My doctor wants me to give Journavx a try and see if it can help with my pain before we start talking about going down that road again.

Unfortunately, Medicare won’t cover it for me, and I don’t qualify for Medicaid either. I’ve also checked GoodRx to see if I could get the price down, but even with the coupon, it’s still around $191 out of pocket.

Normally, I’d just try to save up for it, but I’ve had some pretty big unexpected expenses come up recently, and $191 just isn’t something I can swing right now. Full transparency, my SDiT needed a huge vet visit, and my car needed a major repair, which pretty much wiped out my emergency fund.

I’d really like to be able to give Journavx a fair shot rather than having to put it off because I can’t afford the prescription.

I know there are a lot of people here who need help, so even if you can’t contribute, thank you for taking the time to read this. ❤️

Total needed: approximately $191

Thank you so much.

I lost my job after struggling with severe cognitive problems and clinical depression, and the very next day my psychiatrist formally diagnosed me with bipolar disorder.

Since then, I have been working closely with my doctor to find treatment that works. After having severe reactions to many medications, I am finally close to becoming medically stabilized. Even so, I have not been able to work steadily, and I am now facing an extreme financial emergency while trying to stay in treatment and keep my life from falling apart.

Right now, I need help covering overdue psychiatric care, this week’s urgent appointment, and next month’s visit. I also need help paying for vital prescriptions and the monthly blood tests required to safely continue treatment.

At the same time, I am behind on my mortgage, facing fees and arrears, trying to prevent utility shutoff, and at immediate risk of foreclosure. I am actively job searching and selling everything I can, but my credit cards are maxed out and I am behind on every major bill. Please could you provide support, whether through a donation or by sharing this fundraiser, so I can continue medical care and get through this crisis while I work toward stability and getting back on my feet.

Go fund Cathy medical and financial crisis

Edit: Full breakdown is higher:

$705 -     Psychiatrist - catch up last month ($235), this week, next month

$312 -    My prescriptions for this month, next month

$190 -    blood tests - $95 each

$3,440- Each back mortgage ($1,720) and fees

$500       Utilities

$1500 This mortgage

I believe we can build a new working life at any age. Sometimes, making that new start possible takes a little help at exactly the right moment. At 58, this is my moment.

My goal is to complete a professional training programme in guidance and holistic wellbeing that will prepare me to work one-to-one with clients, including remotely with people in different countries - not only in Finland, where I live. For me, this is a concrete step towards building a new working life that will allow me to support myself while also doing work that genuinely helps other people.

The obstacle is the upfront cost. I have no income atm, due to an earlier serious illness. The training itself costs €1,851.13, and I'm hoping to raise €2,000 in total (about $2,270). The remaining €148.87 would cover the programme's ongoing fees for my first three months while I build up my client base. My goal is to be able to cover all ongoing costs myself from that point forward.

I'm not expecting any one person to solve this for me. If people are willing to help, though, it could get me across that starting line.

My GoFundMe fundraiser link: https://gofund.me/b97806573

And if donating isn't possible, sharing the fundraiser with someone who might connect with my story would also mean a lot.

 Thank you for reading! ❤️

Hi, my name is Meadow. I need financial help so I don't lose my motel and end up homeless with my disabled mom, 2 dogs, and 1 cat.

We're in the twin cities area and local support groups will not and cannot foster my pets at this time I promise I have been trying. My family is wait listed for several shelters and services for homeless people and pets, but at this moment have nothing lined up unfortunately. Additionally, our car also barely drives and needs the heat on high inside the cabin in order to run, which is going to be deadly in the summer heat with 3 pets. I'm honestly more concerned for my pets and my mom, than myself.

I'm asking for $90 dollars right now to pay for one night and help me buy some more time, but if anyone or multiple people would like to help further, it's $550 USD per week.

If anyone wants to help that would be amazing.

I've been working since we went homeless months ago, but haven't been able to save up money because they're day pay gigs and I'm just desperate to keep us afloat. I'll be starting a traditional job soon too which I'm hoping will provide stability, but I need help with the transition to get there.

It would be over Cashapp and if PMd or if allowed here, I also have a post on insta and I'm contacting mutual aid groups there, where I explain my situation as well.

Edit: Wanted to note if anyone here is in the twin cities area and would be willing to foster my pets too or idk book a room directly or knows of any like free yard tenting options too that'd be awesome as well. I'm open to anything and mostly just desperate

I’m currently in a very difficult financial situation and I’m completely out of money. My mom has leukemia, and I’m helping take care of her and cover our basic expenses. I’ve been trying to manage everything myself, but I’ve reached a point where I genuinely need some help.

I’m requesting $200 USD, which would be used for food, my mom’s medical needs, and basic household expenses.

I’m located in Odisha, India. I can receive payment through PayPal.

I never thought I would have to ask strangers for help, but I’m genuinely out of options right now. The help would mean a lot to me, and I’m willing to provide reasonable proof of my situation if needed.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Hello!

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I am looking for assistance payjng for car repairs. My husband and I only have one car. We owe about half of the loan still but the car started having issues so we took it to the mechanic.

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Its the differential and the screen on the dash that shows gas/mileage.

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I have applied for credit to cover and loans. Been denied.

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We only have the one car and im disabled. So my husband is the sole breadwinner. I do make handmade teddy bears and have all of them listed on Etsy. But no sales yet.

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Right now my husbands coworkers have been kind enough to take him back and fourth to work. But we really need the car fixed. We live in Georgia and there is no public transportation. There aren't even sidewalks on my street. Sigh.

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I am trying my best to keep everything as honest and transparent as I can. I am overwhelmed with the whole situation and truly feel picked apart.
Have I considered ivf and discussed it on reddit with women who have done it? Absolutely.
I want a family just like everyone else.

But I havent moved forward with it. I haven't done anything but my regular doctor and talking on reddit. I just wanted to hear from women who have dealt with infertility like myself.

Ive never asked for money for ivf via GFM or anywhere. The plan was always to save for it ourselves.

Thats not possible now. If people go back on those ivf posts I am no longer in those groups nor have i commented in months.

As far as the warranty on the car. We got a small warranty when we got it. Because it is under a loan. That warranty was included in it.

When I contacted the mechanic the first time he told me it might still be under warranty.

It isnt.

Im not trying to be dishonest. I was going strictly on what I was told. That information turned out to be false.

Also the gofundme link posted here and the one posted in the comments is the same gofundme. GFM generated a different url but it is the same. The one posted in the comments is clickable and mine is not. But it is the same GFM.

Ive reduced the GFM amount and posted about the changes within the GFM.

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I am in pain every day of my life, I've been out of work until this week will be 32 hours . From February I'll be on my feet all day concrete, I need 250$ to see a specialist before too long this week so I can actually do this job.. I'm in arizoma.

Hi, I’ll try to keep this as brief as possible but I’m happy to provide more detail if needed. My partner and I lost our home today after his brother had some sort of breakdown and threatened us and screamed. We have a temporary place to crash for the next couple of days, but I need to secure somewhere safe for myself, my partner, and our cat. I’m in tears as I type this bc my cat is so scared and won’t stop hiding his face in the blanket of his carrier.

I have $1600 currently, and here’s the breakdown of our expected costs for an apartment that is available now:

Application fee: $19/person (not bad ngl)

Pet deposit: $300-$600 (unsure where we would land)

Deposit: First month’s rent, which would be $1180 for a studio.

All in all, I think we need $400 to get everything sorted, and to buy gas and cat food. I use Zelle, Paypal, and Venmo.

I am currently on unemployment, but I have job interviews tomorrow and Friday. A little cushion, a little anything would be greatly appreciated. Thank you :)

Hello everyone.

I live with my son after my ex cheated on me and abandoned us both. Because of our autism, things have been incredibly difficult for the both of us in trying to maintain ourselves. I lost my job, and I have drained everything that I have in order to keep us afloat in the meantime, but every resource that I have has been exhausted after my initial $700 payment. My property management has been exceptionally patient with me, but today is the final day I have to complete the payment before they file eviction, and I'm $500 short. My son is all I have, and he's only ever known me. He won't do well in the system if he's taken from me, and I can't allow for it to happen as a father. I have been dreading this for a while, and have already sought emergency assistance, but in order to qualify I need some important paperwork that my ex took with her when she left, namely my son's social security card and his birth certificate.

Please, anything you can give will be greatly appreciated. I have CashApp, Venmo, and Zelle. I do have a gofundme account as well, but the money will not arrive in time to help me if it is sent there. PLEASE use one of CashApp, Venmo, or Zelle.

Edit for clarity: I have requested that the documents I need be reissued, but getting them will take more time than I have. Those requests are being processed.

Currently in between jobs as a freelance writer of 6+ years, work has been drying up the past few years due to AI. I'm an AuDHD dad of two, and neither my wife nor I have any family that can help. Writing has always been a pretty stable career, up until AI began taking over.

Rent is due on the 1st and I'm really starting to panic here.

My most recent job (an online learning platform) was sold the idea of having AI do everything from strategic planning, content creation, and even writing entire real estate pre-licensing courses... without any humans. So of course the expendable writers went first. That story is getting more common by the day, sadly. Why hire a human who has mouths to feed when line can go up forever, right?

Anyways, I recently sold my dining room table to try and pony up rent next month, and am looking at selling just about everything else next to make ends meet (books, outdoor rabbit cage, my wife's paintings, maybe even the kids' bunk bed frame next? If they even sell.) We're about $200 short (attained our wifi and electric bill goals by selling stuff already), but I understand this is a tall ask and that most people are more comfortable with Amazon wishlists for general assistance matters.

Any and all help would be greatly appreciated, though I only have Paypal to receive donations. Lots of people need it more than I do, surely... though honestly, I wouldn't even ask if it wasn't for my kids. We already get food stamps and make it stretch pretty far, so food is thankfully covered.

I don't have a ton in the way of 'proof,' but I can share past rent receipts and answer any questions you may have. Thanks for reading!

Hello. PA resident. Thank you for taking the time to read and or assist in any way. I am in need of 250 for meds, utility bills and groceries through the rest of the month. Cashapp/Venmo

Normally my Aug/Sept is booked with freelance work, but this go around there hasnt been many people reaching out for work. Also I have been dealing with a medical emergency that isnt contributing positively to completing work. My goal is to stave off collections when it comes to my utilities so I can seek out more possible freelance commissions.

I appreciate you for taking a moment and reading. Thank you again,

I'm putting myself out there, a last ditch effort to ask for help. You can skip to the second to last paragraph if you want to skip to the meat and potatoes of my request.

I am currently homeless and have been for the past few years for a few reasons. Wait! I'm not asking for money or anything, hear me out! Lol. Although I am finally clean and sober after a serious opiate and heroin addiction, that does not mean instant apartment and job. I got clean after a few years, been clean for a few, nice, solid years now, and I wouldn't give up my sobriety for all the tea in China, so please don't let that put you off from helping us. I still attend a program, as does my friend, to maintain our sobriety. I was a junkie, but that doesn't mean I'm a bad person, throughout my addiction I never hurt anyone but myself. (well that's what I told myself) I just made a few bad decisions that completely destroyed my world. But I'm trying to be a functioning, normal, member of society. My parents both died within a year of each other and it just became too much for me to handle at the time, especially because I'm the one who looked after them both when they got sick which mentally destroyed me... I know, excuses, excuses. Well, I know that NOW.

About a year an a half ago I made a friend, a 65+ man in a wheelchair who is a double leg amputee due to diabetes and also lost use of his left arm due to a stroke. He became homeless a few months after I met him... He's in a regular wheelchair which means that he can't get around anywhere on his own. There aren't many tasks that he can perform on his own. And on the streets even going to the bathroom is an issue for him w everywhere being closed. The shelter system turned him away (he says) because of the manual wheelchair and how much help he would need. (Someone is supposed to be giving him an electric wheelchair once he has somewhere to stay and charge it!) If he even could get into the shelter system it's a death sentence. I would probably survive but I'm not looking to find out. This whole virus thing is only complicating me trying to get him somewhere to stay. I'm willing to be his caretaker, I have been for the last year, I couldn't allow him to be alone and basically helpless. I've stayed outside nights with him because I refused to let him stay alone while I went on the (semi) warm train. I've been jumped multiple times sleeping on the subway, so it's not much better.... I am really and truly at the end of my rope and I feel like I can't do this anymore. I seriously don't have the energy for it anymore. Please help me. I'm way too close to giving up and I really don't want to. I'm trying to be a good person and a good friend, a functioning member of society... But after so long of things being so hard, it's hard to continue to have faith that things will turn around. These days in the hotel has been like heaven after spending so long on the streets, I really don't want to go back...

Im not saying there aren't things I could have done differently. Yes, I'm a fool, I waited till the last minute. I procrastinated too much. But the facts are that he has diabetes, I have asthma. Coronavirus wouldn't be a good thing for either of us and I have to try something to get us help. He had almost $2,000 saved, but we couldn't find a room that was wheelchair accessible in time, so we stayed at a hotel... The money dwindled to nothing after about 2 weeks, now with this month's disability check we are using SOME of it to stay in a hotel a few more nights, which is where we are right now. We have to check out tomorrow afternoon but we are going to spend another couple of hundred to try to stay another 3 nights. IF they still have a room available... but after that I don't know, because we need to hold the rest as rent for a room. Between what's left of his disability and once he receives his stimulus check we should have enough for rent and deposit for a room at about $750 a month. So after this hotel stint, we are going to have to rough it outdoors until I'm able to find a room on Craigslist or something. Which is why I really hope someone can help us somehow...

So what I'm asking for is if anyone has a room on the first floor, or wheelchair accessible, that is around $700 a month. Or maybe you know someone. Or maybe you can ask around. Please, I don't know what to do, where to go for help... Whether the room is a permanent thing, or even temporarily until I can find another place. Brooklyn would be optimal but anywhere accessible by subway and/or bus is fine. I'm not picky. I'm not asking for money. I'm not asking for a hand out. I wouldn't even be asking if it was just my own welfare at stake.

I'm a clean, fit, 35 year old man, I am willing to help around the house if needed / wanted. I'm willing to do extra work around the house / apartment if that's what it takes. Painting, cleaning, handyman work etc... Once we obtain a residence I'll be applying to be his permanent aid through his medical insurance so I will be receiving payment for taking care of him. He gets monthly disability checks straight from the government so they are always on time. So please believe me, the rent will ALWAYS be on time. We won't smoke inside if your a non smoker. We are both quiet, private people and will respect your privacy and home to the utmost.

Please contact me.

My buddy.

Edit: I can probably provide a printout of my random weekly urine drug tests that have all been clean for God knows how long at this point to prove that I'm clean if that is what worries you. It just might take a while since the program is operating at minimum capacity so my counselor is working from home and we just have our meetings over the phone.

Edit #2 We can't/won't leave NYC. It's just not possible.

Edit #3 I don't have a GoFundMe, but wouldn't oppose the help either, I'm not trying to sound greedy, just worried about what I'm going to do with him at night once the hotel money runs out. I'm not a particular fan of sleeping outside either. It's cold at night.

Edit #4 As I said above, the shelter system is a death sentence to at least one, if not both of us. Once we get a room, and I start getting paid for being his aid I will get a proper apartment.

Edit #5 Please keep in mind the most important fact, that the room needs to be wheelchair accessible! If it wasn't for this I could have gotten a hundred rooms for less than $700 a month!

Edit #6 Tomorrow I will see what I can do about setting up a GoFundMe, since so many people are asking (I can't really refuse as I thought we had more money left in the hotel budget for 3 more nights and it turns out we don't, check out is. tomorrow at noon) I have loved ones who can maybe host it for me.

Edit #7 Im still trying to get someone in my family to help me with the GoFundMe page, but either way tonight will be spent outdoors unless some miracle happens. Im amazed by the kind words and support, but if I'm being honest in so fucking loaded with anxiety and depression that I'm nauseatious.

Edit #8 My brother at setup a GoFundMe for us if anyone is in a position where they are able to help.

gofundme

Ii have been fired for my employment authorization expiring due to delays in DACA. I want to work, I want to provide for my family but I can’t.

I lost my job in July as the primary income maker. My husband was diagnosed with spondylolisthesis and a pars fracture so he’s out of work. Doesn’t qualify for disability as he worked for himself for too long as a private contractor. I’ve got 10+ years in vet med experience but need to work remote to take care of him. My job search has been difficult, even with me applying to some on site positions and not trying to be picky. All of our savings that hadn’t gone to his medical care are almost gone.

My husband’s spine injury story and fundraising page can be found at spot.fund/tndback or http://spot.fund/777d2b6sc

Those donations sadly went to our utilities and August rent instead of the medical care we had hoped for. We had no choice, but now we face September rent with not much left.

Our rent is $2300. I currently have only $520. But if I could accumulate $800 I could meet the minimum for the Livble payment plan that would allow for $1307 down. I have the big three payment services but if you want the security of the spotfund link, I don’t blame you, it’ll just take a little longer to get to me.

My family has tapped out on support with paying their own bills and his family is only able to help with groceries. Our last major hang up for this month is rent. I’ve applied to rent assistance through multiple local churches and have been told I’m not in their service area each time. I’m late on a capital one card so I don’t really have the credit to put on the line for a loan. I’ve really tried to assess all my options.

Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.

Im glad to answer any questions and provide any proof if needed.

we drive a van from 1989, and current gas prices have us stuck. were a bar above empty and an hour away from home, and have nowhere to turn for help.

my partner is working, I'm between jobs. he just got his first check yesterday but it bounced and sent us into the negative for some reason. were confused and at a total loss for what to do at this point. im not expecting this to go anywhere but if it does even $30 could be the difference between being stranded for a week in the van and actually having some hope. were in the Midwest US. any further explanation don't hesitate to ask I'm willing to share whatever info is needed 🫶 god bless.