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Hi! My name is Raven Begeal and I am 19 from Lowell, Massachusetts. I have experienced endless emotional trauma over the past decade (resulting in a number of mental illnesses). Last year, in September 2019, I became homeless due to abuse I faced from my ex-stepmom, I began couch surfing during my last year of high school, struggling to balance work so I could afford to live and school. I have yet to find stable housing with my father and my siblings. Currently, we are staying with my dad’s friends, but they respectfully ask that we leave this week as our lease ended last month. My father and I have nowhere to go. My only option right now is to stay at a hotel with him, which is a huge financial strain or stay in a tent despite the dropping temperatures. I don’t really have a relationship with my relatives. We are struggling to find a home for my pets as well and are heartbroken that we have to temporarily let them go. I am raising this money to find myself a reliable car, my road test is this week and I am confident that I will pass. I am going to be searching for rooms to rent. I do currently work at a grocery store, but I don’t make enough to pay rent, my phone bill, my food, AND save for a car. It is essential that I get a reliable car so I can either live out of it in the future, be able to get to my future home and hopefully find a better job soon. I hate asking for help. I have given so much despite barely being able to take care of myself. I got good grades in school. I have good relationships with many people and I have never brought pain or drama into anyone’s life. I consider myself to be a very kind hearted, open minded person. I communicate well with others. I am a creative individual and I love to make art when I have the motivation for it. I am great with kids and animals. I am very spiritual as well. I very much believe in karma, so once I receive any help I can get and I’m able to begin a stable, safe life, I will start to pay it forward. I’ve lost almost everything. I even lost my wallet today. I know people are struggling especially with covid now, so I will appreciate any dollar that can be donated. If you can’t donate, I would appreciate that you share this. Thank you <3
Organizer and beneficiary
Raven Begeal
Organizer
Lowell, MA
Robert Begeal
Beneficiary