Medical Leave Support Fund
Donation protected
I didn't want to resort to creating a gofundme but my current financial situation has hit rock bottom. I have been on medical leave from work since February 19th and used all my available vacation hours. I have filed for FMLA to protect my job but it's unpaid leave. I have very little funds left and all bills are due or about due including rent, car insurance, car payment, utilities, cell phone (that must be kept on while on leave), etc. On top of the bills we have no funds left for other necessities such as food, toothpaste, toilet paper, gas for our vehicle to get to doctor appointments, etc. We went grocery shopping today to buy some groceries to get us by for now. I have filed for short term disability through disability insurance that I have through my employer but the claim is still pending and only pays 60% of my weekly income. Another issue is since I filed for FMLA my employer requires me to pay for all my benefits that were coming out of my paychecks by the end of the month or the benefits will be terminated which includes my medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, etc. It is undetermined when I will be able to return to work and when I do it will take me awhile to catch up on all of my bills. It is a very stressful situation and not having the financial funds to support the family only adds to the stress. Any donation would be greatly appreciated and would help support the family until I can return to work and get us back on our feet. I hate asking for help but don't know what else to do at this point cause we are on the verge of losing everything.
Organizer
Julian Kern
Organizer
Allentown, PA