Dear friends and family, I approach you with humility and with the understanding that I’m far from the only person struggling right now. To explain why I’m doing this: I am in a full time job that I enjoy but does not pay enough to make ends meet, and I am in the process of finding a second job to supplement my income. The emergency I find myself in is that I have fallen behind on rent and am facing eviction. I can avoid eviction if I’m able to come up with all back rent, which amounts to around $4500. Yes, it’s a big number. No, I’ve never been that far behind in rent. This is the first time. I feel shame and a sense of failure in being in this position. However, I’m swallowing my pride and willing to risk being vulnerable, for the sake of keeping a roof over my children’s heads. Any help at all would be deeply appreciated.