For the past year I have been helping a single Dad and his eight year old daughter stay off the streets, and try to get themselves established and settled. The young man has been working hard to find a stable job, and to keep his little girl in school, and provide her with at least some semblance of the life an eight year old girl should have. The young man has no family; just him and his daughter. He does have a few friends where he lives, and they have helped him as much as they could; but they are struggling as well. He has no transportation; just the bus and walking. But they have both been what I call real “troopers” through all of this. Then this past May the young man needed emergency surgery. That really threw everything into a tailspin for a while.
I have essentially been supporting them; with rent, food, utilities, transportation, etc. Unfortunately I could not bring them to stay with me. I was, and am astounded at what it takes financially to rent an apartment these days! And of course we all know what the general economy is like! Due to all of the “help” I have given them, I now find myself in a real financial bind. I have depleted savings; and I have maxed out credit cards trying to keep everyone’s head above water.
I have been told by some that none of this was my business or my problem. I am sorry, but yes, it was! I am sure if the young man had been by himself, he could have managed somehow. But he has an eight year old little girl to take care of! And I cannot stand the thought of an eight year old child being on the streets! Maybe I am foolish; but I don’t think so. I have just been trying to help!
How much do I need to “recoup?” To be totally honest, I would be over the moon with $200,000! But I know that is not anywhere near a realistic amount. So, I can assure you that any and every amount will be incredibly appreciated! I am just trying to rebuild what I have given out. I have also been told that I do not know how to say no; and that my heart is too big. But I carry a real burden for anyone who is living on the street, and I could not let this child be one of the number.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
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