Save Kae's Home and College Degree
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PLEASE HELP ME RAISE MONEY TO HELP MY FRIEND
This is Kae. She is my best and closest friend. We met years ago when I left home for the first time to start school in a new state. We clicked immediately. We did everything together. We eventually became roommates our sophomore year of college (the picture above is move in day). We’ve many silly, fun, and spontaneous times together. We've had hard times together too. We have be there for each other through much heartache and both physical and emotional pain. We lost both relationships and friendships but have gain new ones together along the way. We learned a lot about ourselves over the years. We changed. We grew. Through it all, I’m so glad we stuck by each other.
Now more than anything Kae needs help. Last May we were suppose to graduated together but because of some complications with classes, Kae opted to graduate at the end of Fall 2014 semester. Loans don’t cover everything, so the rest she has to pay out of pocket. She is so close to graduating but she has to payoff her classes and grad form at the bursar office. She needs $800. She does not have this kind of money and neither does her family. To make matter worse, her mother is desperately trying to not lose the house. She is $3000 in debt and if she doesn’t make payments soon, they might foreclose on the house.
Kae was recently going to try to figure out this money situation but if the situation got worse.
On Tuesday October 21st, 2014 her grandfather passed away.
(Pictured above is Kae with her grandfather during GISHWHES, a charity scavenger hunt hosted by actor Misha Collins)
Kae’s grandfather was a major part of her life and he always was a part of everybody’s life. He made friends with everyone and I mean everyone. I’ve heard stories of telemarketers calling and he would just have casual conversations with them for 20 minutes. He was just so outgoing and charismatic. Now Kae and her family have to go through this devastating grieving and burial process. They’ve gone through so much and I can't stand to see this financial burden on them.
So, I’m taking a chance. With a lot of compassion, I’ve seen what the world can do. I’m setting the goal to $3800. This money can get Kae to graduation college and keep her home. I’m reaching out to you, internet, and asking if you can reach out too.
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11/3/2014 - Here is an update from Kae giving some more detail/info on her family's situation (plus a more updated photo of herself):
Hey all. Last time I opened up donations was over the Summer during GISHWHES, when I had to pay for my class registration. We ended up meeting goal! I was so floored by the generosity of both friends and strangers. But now, I’ve got to ask for help again. GoFundMe is here.
I tagged this with a lot of fandom tags because I know for sure how generous our communities can be. As a member of the SPNFamily in particular, I’ve seen what we can do when we work together. Please, read further and help me and my family stay alive. We are falling apart right now. This right here is me, your resident stressed/depressed/and well-dressed artist and social activist (hi!):
And here’s what’s happening with me:
My parents are divorced and are both incredibly strained right now financially - having just come out of a court case, there’s also a lot of animosity between them that’s unfairly being shouldered by my younger siblings(13 & 12). The day after my younger sisters birthday, our grandfather - who raised us as a second dad, pretty much - passed away suddenly. He was especially close with my younger brother, who spent most days going back and forth from hockey rink to hockey rink pursuing their mutual passion. He’s reminded of what he’s lost every single time he takes to the ice - that’s three or four times a week, minimum. He’s going through so much right now, and he has a hell of a time articulating how he feels, especially going into the teen years - he doesn’t need the extra stress.Funeral costs drained whatever extra money we did have. Now, my younger brother has a birthday coming up the day after Christmas, which may be another celebration tainted with loss.
Soon, sometime in November, if my mother can’t strike a deal with the bank, she will face foreclosure. Her debt totals are around $4,000. If my mom can get these past mortgage payments taken care of, we will be in the clear, and she can keep up in the future. Right now, she’s working a minimum wage job, all while struggling with depression and trying to allocate the funds for her medication.
This isn’t even to mention my grandmother, who may find herself in the same position. She suffers from several medical conditions including COPD and arthritis, and we are trying to work out what government aid we can get in order to keep her medications affordable. This week and next is basically her having to tote around her husband’s death certificate, to switch everything into her name, and she still might not receive enough of his benefits to live in the house they shared. Where I live, also. In the midst of her grieving for her husband of fifty years, she has to keep repeating how dead he is to strangers who may/may not want to cut her any slack.
I had a seasonal job this October, but when all of this life stuff came up, that’s where my own wages went. I’ve got $90 in the bank right now. I owe my college $500, and another $200 just to process my degree application - I’m finishing up my last nine credits, but I might be deregistered and still on the hook for the debt if they don’t receive payment soon. I’m unemployed as of right now, and desperate for a position. My older brother is employed and at home as well, helping as best he can, but we’re running out of options; the situation is getting more dire.
This is absolutely ridiculous. We’re not living lavishly. We’re just a family that has been trying to hold together in a system that exploits poverty and lower class people, especially at a time when we are grieving. The obituary alone was around $150.
If you can help us in any way, we’ll accept prayers, reblogs/posts, etc. as well as donations. That’s what we need most right now. I’m hoping that, since Macy’s is already putting out their Christmas stuff, maybe many of you are in the spirit already and will be willing to help us out.
This is Kae. She is my best and closest friend. We met years ago when I left home for the first time to start school in a new state. We clicked immediately. We did everything together. We eventually became roommates our sophomore year of college (the picture above is move in day). We’ve many silly, fun, and spontaneous times together. We've had hard times together too. We have be there for each other through much heartache and both physical and emotional pain. We lost both relationships and friendships but have gain new ones together along the way. We learned a lot about ourselves over the years. We changed. We grew. Through it all, I’m so glad we stuck by each other.
Now more than anything Kae needs help. Last May we were suppose to graduated together but because of some complications with classes, Kae opted to graduate at the end of Fall 2014 semester. Loans don’t cover everything, so the rest she has to pay out of pocket. She is so close to graduating but she has to payoff her classes and grad form at the bursar office. She needs $800. She does not have this kind of money and neither does her family. To make matter worse, her mother is desperately trying to not lose the house. She is $3000 in debt and if she doesn’t make payments soon, they might foreclose on the house.
Kae was recently going to try to figure out this money situation but if the situation got worse.
On Tuesday October 21st, 2014 her grandfather passed away.
(Pictured above is Kae with her grandfather during GISHWHES, a charity scavenger hunt hosted by actor Misha Collins)
Kae’s grandfather was a major part of her life and he always was a part of everybody’s life. He made friends with everyone and I mean everyone. I’ve heard stories of telemarketers calling and he would just have casual conversations with them for 20 minutes. He was just so outgoing and charismatic. Now Kae and her family have to go through this devastating grieving and burial process. They’ve gone through so much and I can't stand to see this financial burden on them.
So, I’m taking a chance. With a lot of compassion, I’ve seen what the world can do. I’m setting the goal to $3800. This money can get Kae to graduation college and keep her home. I’m reaching out to you, internet, and asking if you can reach out too.
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11/3/2014 - Here is an update from Kae giving some more detail/info on her family's situation (plus a more updated photo of herself):
Hey all. Last time I opened up donations was over the Summer during GISHWHES, when I had to pay for my class registration. We ended up meeting goal! I was so floored by the generosity of both friends and strangers. But now, I’ve got to ask for help again. GoFundMe is here.
I tagged this with a lot of fandom tags because I know for sure how generous our communities can be. As a member of the SPNFamily in particular, I’ve seen what we can do when we work together. Please, read further and help me and my family stay alive. We are falling apart right now. This right here is me, your resident stressed/depressed/and well-dressed artist and social activist (hi!):
And here’s what’s happening with me:
My parents are divorced and are both incredibly strained right now financially - having just come out of a court case, there’s also a lot of animosity between them that’s unfairly being shouldered by my younger siblings(13 & 12). The day after my younger sisters birthday, our grandfather - who raised us as a second dad, pretty much - passed away suddenly. He was especially close with my younger brother, who spent most days going back and forth from hockey rink to hockey rink pursuing their mutual passion. He’s reminded of what he’s lost every single time he takes to the ice - that’s three or four times a week, minimum. He’s going through so much right now, and he has a hell of a time articulating how he feels, especially going into the teen years - he doesn’t need the extra stress.Funeral costs drained whatever extra money we did have. Now, my younger brother has a birthday coming up the day after Christmas, which may be another celebration tainted with loss.
Soon, sometime in November, if my mother can’t strike a deal with the bank, she will face foreclosure. Her debt totals are around $4,000. If my mom can get these past mortgage payments taken care of, we will be in the clear, and she can keep up in the future. Right now, she’s working a minimum wage job, all while struggling with depression and trying to allocate the funds for her medication.
This isn’t even to mention my grandmother, who may find herself in the same position. She suffers from several medical conditions including COPD and arthritis, and we are trying to work out what government aid we can get in order to keep her medications affordable. This week and next is basically her having to tote around her husband’s death certificate, to switch everything into her name, and she still might not receive enough of his benefits to live in the house they shared. Where I live, also. In the midst of her grieving for her husband of fifty years, she has to keep repeating how dead he is to strangers who may/may not want to cut her any slack.
I had a seasonal job this October, but when all of this life stuff came up, that’s where my own wages went. I’ve got $90 in the bank right now. I owe my college $500, and another $200 just to process my degree application - I’m finishing up my last nine credits, but I might be deregistered and still on the hook for the debt if they don’t receive payment soon. I’m unemployed as of right now, and desperate for a position. My older brother is employed and at home as well, helping as best he can, but we’re running out of options; the situation is getting more dire.
This is absolutely ridiculous. We’re not living lavishly. We’re just a family that has been trying to hold together in a system that exploits poverty and lower class people, especially at a time when we are grieving. The obituary alone was around $150.
If you can help us in any way, we’ll accept prayers, reblogs/posts, etc. as well as donations. That’s what we need most right now. I’m hoping that, since Macy’s is already putting out their Christmas stuff, maybe many of you are in the spirit already and will be willing to help us out.
Organizer
Kimberly Anne Zebrowski
Organizer
West Hartford, CT
