I do not normally reach out and ask people for help but, I have found myself without any other options at this time and don’t know what else to do right now. My father and his twin brother were partners for our family owned business of painting houses. They subcontracted jobs to me and that is how I make my income normally. My uncle just passed away last month very unexpectedly leaving my father emotionally distraught losing his identical twin and business came to a complete halt. The contractor license was in my uncles name. So, my entire source of income has vanished leaving me without any money to pay my rent and bills or survive for that matter. I tried to apply for assistance but because I’m considered self employed I do not qualify for unemployment. I applied for GR but because my rent cost exceeds the amounts they would give they declined my request. I was able to get food stamps but they only give $291 a month and everyone knows that doesn’t go very far nowadays.
Just when I thought it couldn’t get any worse I broke down in the middle of an intersection and had to be towed away. The engine in my car seized up and my car had to be junked because it would cost $5000 for a new engine which I didn’t have. So, I reluctantly sold my car to a junk place for $500 which I have used to buy food for my pets and I now only have $50 left in my bank.
I have lived on my own since I was 16 and have always managed to get by. I find it difficult to ask for help but have found myself in a situation where I have no other choice but to swallow my pride and hope someone is willing to help me. My rent is $1460.00 which I do not have any of. My utilities (phone, power, cable, etc) is about $300 and I have been looking at cheap used cars but it seems like it costs at least $4000-$5000 to buy something that won’t break down right away.
If anyone can help me I would be so greatful and it would literally be a life saver. Rent is only a couple days away and I’m so scared of being evicted with my daughter my four cats and my two dogs who all depend on me and I don’t want to let them down not being able to provide for them.
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