Help Bethany Get Back on the Road

Hello! My name is Bethany. I am a single mom and grandmother. I am the sole provider for myself, my child, and grandchild. I work three jobs to care for my family. All of my jobs are car-dependent. I work as a Census employee, for a plant care company, and Amazon Flex.

Last week, I was terribly ill and lost a week of work. Upon returning to work on Saturday, my car broke down. I have not fully recovered health wise and have been without a vehicle for a week now. Altogether, that is two weeks with no money coming in and no car to return to work.

I had the car towed into the shop and they quoted me a $21,000+ repair bill. My car was a 2012 and that is outrageous. I now have a bill with them and also a tow bill just so I have the chance of selling the car for any money.

I currently have no funds to replace the car and as such will not have any work. Two weeks with no work was already going to create a financial burden. If I cannot get a car to resume my jobs, I will be unable to provide for my family.

The winter already had me operating from survival level due to the fact that one job (with plants) had already greatly reduced my income due to low hours. Meanwhile, my electric and gas bills are soaring.

I do not have any family to ask for assistance. I am deeply saddened and embarrassed to have to ask for help, but at this point in time, I have no other options.

I have been on my own since I was very young (15) and have always provided for myself and my family through my own work and ability. I am hardworking and determined. I have been trying to explore all my options and at the moment have found no solutions.

I would be forever grateful for any and all help that I may receive. Thank you for taking the time to hear my story.