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if all goes as planned, the end is finally in sight ~

I've been fortunate to not need to ask for financial assistance in nearly seven weeks, and I hope to reach at least a temporary end to my homelessness by November 11-12. This is contingent upon me moving to my sister's condo to help her as she recovers from hip replacement surgery. And I'm praying that it will go well enough that she'll let me stay permanently (in which case I can transfer to a Walmart in her town).

In the meantime, I do need some help staying housed for the next two weeks. Temperatures at night are now in the low 30s - low 40s, and I'd really like to avoid having to sleep in my car. Understanding that most people are pretty tapped out, I'm still going to try to raise $300 ~ and truly, even just a few dollars could help me spend a single night out of the cold!

goal: $0/$300

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so, a difficult change of fortune ~

I've only shared this with a few Mutuals here, but this happened a couple weeks ago. I'd been counting on having a temporary home for the holiday season, as I was supposed to move down to my sister's condo to help as she recovers from hip replacement surgery. They sent her home the same day and the good news is she's getting along fine, with doctors orders to do as much as she can for herself in order to get better faster. She's had in-home PT three times a week and manages to take walks outside daily. As a result, she decided she didn't want me there after all...although I told her I didn't think she'd like being alone 24/7 (I know this from experience), she still said no. In the past three days, she has admitted that the loneliness is depressing her, but her solution is to hope to get her cat back. She's one stubborn curmudgeon, my sister, and for now she continues to turn me away.

For now, I'm scheduled to check out of my room on Tuesday morning, to sleep in my car until Thursday when I get paid. Unfortunately, Connecticut is currently forecast to get 5-8 inches of snow on Tuesday. Not something I want to endure, but I don't have another option (and I cannot miss work M-W).

I'm not giving up on this (I'll have to confront her when she's further healed), because frankly, living this life, constantly scrabbling to pay for a place to stay, moving every couple of weeks because places limit stay periods to keep people from declaring residency, is slowly doing me in. I fight depression as best I can, and turn to my faith for the strength to go on, hoping for the mercy I need so desperately.

My ko-fi link is under the cut if anyone can manage to send a few dollars my way. $65 covers one night (including tax, etc.). As ever (sad that I have to say that), reblogs of this post would be greatly appreciated.

outlook dire for June -

At least for now. I've put this off for as long as I could, but as much as I hate resorting to it again, I have to ask for help.

I spent the last of my resources yesterday to pay for a room this week--leaving me with literally $5.60 to my name. I'm rationing my food right now and will likely run out by Wednesday suppertime (which also means no birthday cake tomorrow, let alone even a slice). Trying my best to stay upbeat and not worry about what comes next week. While praying that I can get some sort of advance on my pay (which is complicated by the fact that my State I.D. got lost on the way to a friend's address it was supposed to be forwarded to; Management is not inclined to make an exception for the transaction without it). So, any donations would be greatly appreciated, along with reblogs of this post...and of course, your prayers.

Ultimately, I'm also going to need to raise some funds to cover lodging for next week, as I don't get paid again until June 18th. I will be reblogging this post daily, so if you don't want to keep seeing it, you can block the tag #coping with homelessness.

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As ever, thank you most sincerely for any help, in any form, that anyone can give! 🫶🫶

housing update ~

So, my sister will be having hip replacement surgery the first week of November, and if everything goes as planned, I'll be staying with her during her recovery, which we expect to last 6-8 weeks. I'll be taking state-paid leave (60% of normal pay) in order to care for her, as she lives about 90 minutes away from where I work. Hopefully afterwards, she'll let me stay permanently (paying rent) and I'll be able to transfer to a Walmart locally.

In the meantime, I will have to continue staying week-to-week at various motels, as eligibility for the low-income housing list remains closed. Over the next couple of weeks, I need to try to raise money to help cover that cost. I know it's an uphill struggle and I hate even resorting to it again, but I can only pray and hope there are those reading this still able to help. My immediate goal is to raise $265 over the remainder of July.

goal: $0/$265

Any donations would be greatly appreciated, along with reblogs of this post...and of course, your prayers. I will be reblogging this post daily, so if you don't want to keep seeing it, you can block the tag #coping with homelessness.

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my financial challenge in April ~

I'm grateful to report that I got through March very well, specifically due to help I received from a couple of very kind Mutuals here on tumblr (thank you again, dear friends!🥰🥰) during the first week of the month. After that, I was fortunate enough to not have to ask for further donations.

However, as I've been expecting, April is going to be tough financially. Though my hours at work have mostly stabilized (still averaging 5-8 hours less per week), Walmart has started to cut hours across the board on hourly associates again due to lower earnings in recent months. In addition, the cost of lodging at the cheapest places in my area has gone up an average of $50/week. Right now, I have $55 to cover food & gasoline through April 10th and I'm housed through the morning of April 6th, but will need to raise $260 in order to keep my room the following week. I realize that it's gotten nearly impossible to these raise funds because so many people have reached their financial limits - so I am keenly aware that I'm asking for a miracle.

immediate goal $0/$260

April goal $0 / $550

Hopefully, the outlook for May will not be as dire.

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As ever, reblogs and donations of any size are deeply, deeply appreciated. And since I'll likely need to reblog this daily, you can avoid this post by blocking the tag #coping with homelessness. Thank you in advance to anyone that can help out with even a small contribution or a reblog!

Housing update...

As some following this blog might remember, I've been hoping to be able to move in with a relative who has been experiencing serious health issues (severe osteoarthritis in her hip), which would be of help to both of us; I'd be paying rent which she could put towards her mortgage, plus do the cleaning & maintenance on her condo which is now beyond her ability. She's already qualified to go on full disability, but she won't take it yet as she fears the reduction in her income would eat into her retirement savings too quickly. And while I had envisioned that I would be settled in with her by Christmas, she isn't ready to let me move in right now just in case her daughter (whom she subsidizes rent for) decides to move back home. So, I remain homeless in a state whose low-income housing waiting list remains closed.

As a result, I need to raise enough funds...

...to supplement my work income through the end of the year so that I can keep a roof over my head and a warm place to sleep. Nighttime temperatures have fallen into the twenties, so there's no way I can sleep in my car. I hope to raise around $500 for the remainder of 2024, with an immediate need of $175 towards next week's cost.

I know very well that just about everyone is going through financial stress right now (along with the added stress of the holiday season), so I understand that donations will be hard to come by. But in my desperation, I just have to try--while hoping for the best. I am sending out my love and gratitude to anyone who might help with a reblog or donation!

$0/$175 (short-term goal)

$0/$500 (goal for December)

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need a bit of help for food & gas ~

Thankfully, I have my room covered through the weekend (August 9-10), but it has left me with only $15 to cover food, gas, and allergy meds (generic benadryl) for the next several days. I'm down to half a loaf of bread & American cheese (for my lunches at work), four pasta cups (microwavable), and a few granola bars. I'd love to get some additional protein (peanut butter, an occasional burger) if at all possible. Even a few dollars would help me through this rough patch.

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As ever, my heartfelt thanks for any help people can manage via donations and reblogs! I'm counting down the days until November when I'll finally have a place to stay, at least through the holidays ~ and knowing I won't have to be posting pleas for help like this anymore.

need a little bit of help for food ~

I've got the next week covered for lodging right now, thank heavens, but I could really use some help for groceries. I have oatmeal, yogurt, and pasta cups enough through Tuesday. I could really use something more substantial to supplement my diet, if anyone can spare a few dollars.🙏🙏

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