I am writing today with a mixture of shame and desperation as I consider how to compose this humble request for assistance at a challenging time for my family.
Simply put, we find ourselves faced with some difficult choices, facing homelessness in 2024.
Why is this happening? A simple request from our landlord, who has informed us that they wish to sell the flat we live in. The problem we face, after years of paying market rents, supporting the children and now with living cost increases, is that all of our savings are long gone.
Now that current rents have climbed beyond what we pay at present, it is uncertain how we will continue to afford to live near the kids’ school and our support circle.
After a lot of thought, research and seeking advice from friends and professionals it makes better sense for our future security to try to buy our own home. However, with rent the way it is now we have no hope of rebuilding our savings to help buy even the cheapest home for all of us.
That’s why I am reaching out to any kind souls who can aid us with the financial “leg up” needed to raise a deposit to help achieve our dream and secure a new home for my family.
On a basic family sized house, we have been advised that at least £35,000 would be needed to secure a mortgage repayment that matches our current monthly rent. To me that sum looks like a mountain I will never be able to climb. The figure is a lot to ask for, especially when there is nothing material for the givers in return apart from heartfelt honest thanks and gratitude.
As one friend put it, £35,000 is a lot to ask from one person, but 35000 people donating a spare £1 is nothing by comparison.
It is a good cause, you would be helping to provide security for a family who cannot realistically provide it for themselves, despite working hard and living as cheaply as they can.
Time is short however, we have only until spring next year and then we will be obliged to leave our home.
Any contribution would represent a positive step towards achieving financial stability and guaranteeing the safety and comfort of our family. Any financial assistance, regardless of the amount, would be profoundly appreciated and go towards making a significant impact on our lives.
I fully acknowledge the gravity of my request and understand that we are all navigating challenging times. However, I remain hopeful that the compassion and kindness of strangers will be the point around which our future turns into brighter one.
Should you find it within your means to contribute or support us in any manner, please know that your generosity will be cherished and never forgotten.
This is the PayPal Me link
https://paypal.me/MCoton?country.x=GB&locale.x=en_GB
Thank you for considering our plea and for taking the time to read this letter. Your benevolence and support would mean the world to us, helping us move closer to achieving a secure and stable home for our family.