I am writing to express my sincere need for financial assistance as a single mother navigating a challenging period in my life. This is hard for me as I am seldom comfortable asking others for help. If you knew me you would understand how much it took to write this request.
I am the sole provider for my 14-year-old son, and while I am grateful to own my home outright, it requires extensive repairs that are beyond my current means. Over the past year, I depleted most of my 401(k) savings to replace the roof, but I have yet to replace the gutters. Additionally, my pool appears to be leaking, and both the interior and exterior of my home need significant repairs.
Beyond my personal financial struggles, I have also been the primary support system for my aging parents and uncle. My mother battled Alzheimer’s and dementia for years before being placed in assisted living, while my father—who recently began showing signs of dementia himself—was still acting as the caregiver for his younger brother, who also suffers from memory loss. Their situation reached a critical point when I discovered my father had forgotten to pay his mortgage, and his home was in foreclosure. I worked urgently to sell the house and relocate him and my uncle closer to me, all while managing hospital stays and rehabilitation cycles for both my mother and uncle.
As I was making these arrangements, both my mother and uncle were placed on hospice care. In the span of one week, my mother passed away on November 15, and my uncle on November 21. I covered their cremation expenses out of pocket and have yet to arrange their cemetery services due to financial constraints. During this time, I was also struggling at work. I was employed in inside sales, but the time I had to take off for caregiving caused my commissions to suffer, leaving me with only my base hourly pay. The overwhelming stress of my personal and financial burdens led me to resign from my job in November 2024.
Since then, I have been actively seeking stable employment while supplementing my income through food delivery services, which allows me to cover only the absolute essentials. However, most of my bills are either late or remain unpaid, and I am struggling to regain financial stability. I am committed to improving my situation and providing for my son, but at this moment, I desperately need assistance. Receiving this grant would offer me the opportunity to catch up on overdue bills, address critical home repairs, and create a more stable environment for my son.
I deeply appreciate your time and consideration of my application. Any support you can provide would mean the world to me and my family. Please let me know if you require any further information. paypal.me/kcarelli