Scared

My name is Joe White and I am terrified. I will be totally broke by August. It’s very humbling for me to have to reach out for help again. It’s something I’m not good at and don’t like to do, but I feel I have no choice. Like so many of us, I live paycheck to paycheck, and like many others I have been furloughed from my job indefinitely without pay, so no income whatsoever since March. Even though the state is starting to open up, my work is not. The earliest my job will even consider calling us back will be August, possibly later. I work in hospitality, so no work from home options. While I am laid off I am not able to pay my rent, and so I’m asking for help. As many of you know, over the last four years I’ve had several large health issues – including, two major surgeries (total hip replacement and open heart double bypass), cancer, and additional heart issues. These health issues have depleted what savings I had because I needed to take unpaid time off while in the hospital, and during recovery. As a result, since I live from paycheck to paycheck, I have pretty much used up what little savings I did have, and quite honestly, I’m feeling pretty desperate. I’ve applied for unemployment, but due to some extenuating circumstances, I’m not able to get that. I have been exploring some other financial assistance options, but so far haven’t had any luck there. Those programs are currently in sustenance mode, so only for food, medications, and medical expenses. During this scary time, I am really struggling with things, and feeling stressed and panicked, with nowhere to turn. I just need some help with things for a couple of months – rent especially, until I can get some income coming in again. Knowing I will be completely broke by August is terrifying for me. With no income whatsoever, I’m asking for any assistance that you might be able to help with for July and August rent. I know things are tough for everyone, and I’m sorry to ask this again. I understand if people aren’t able to help, but I’m really scared, and if anyone can offer ANY help at all, it would be appreciated. Thank You!!!