I am in great need of assistance to pay for rent this month. I lost my Part-Time job a couple of weeks ago. My goal was to participate in the “Ticket to Work” program to gain some sort of independence after becoming disabled a few years ago and being homeless. I had to leave a 3 bedroom house that I shared with my ex-husband in another state for my peace of mind. I put the furniture that I was able to get in storage and went to stay with a relative. I then lived with a friend who helped me. I didn’t want to overstay my welcome so, when I could, I would stay at hotels that I could afford using my disability pay. I am unable to receive any housing assistance at this time due to long waiting lists. I must add that a part of this problem is my ex-husband not cooperating in refinancing the home to buy me out with the equity so others steps have to be taken. It has been very difficult knowing that I wouldn’t have to experience any of this if he would have simply cooperated but his ego wont allow it. I have been paying the price while he has the convenience of having a stable place to lay his head.
It has been challenging but things have gotten much better for me mentally and physically within the past couple of years after my divorce. I began working just after Christmas of last year. I was getting a rideshare to work but at least I had the determination to do so. I finally felt a sense of purpose again. I found another admin job but I became ill while at work. Surprisingly, the following week I was told that I was being released due to lack of work. There is partial truth to their reasoning but the timing was so imperfect. This news was almost devastating because I’d just moved into an apartment in late February. I was finally no longer homeless and it felt good. A part of me still feels that way because I am in my own apartment(for now) writing this message today. My drive remains, as challenging as it has gotten I refuse to allow myself to become so full of anxiety again that I make myself sick. I have been applying to jobs but am a little limited due to lack of transportation and the particular job duties. I have been trying to find one that will afford me to pay my bills and get to office. The apartment manager has already sent late a notice with an amount of $1274.73 as of yesterday. I see that not much time is given before starting an eviction process anymore. I don’t want to lose my apartment. I really need your help. I have $700 right now but will probably need at least $600 to help cover the current balance and daily fees.
Any amount will help. Thank you in advance.