Hello! My name is Faith Makepeace. I'm a middle-aged American woman in a life transition. I have been serving animals and their people as a Registered Veterinary Technician for the past 24 years. As much as I love veterinary medicine, I made the decision to retire from the industry to explore other avenues of how I can be of service to my fellow humans while also earning an income.

A day after making this long thought-out decision, an opportunity for employment at a treatment center for substance use disorder was offered to me in a God-driven chance! This is extremely exciting as I myself am nearing my 4th year in recovery from abusing alcohol and cannabis. I have been dedicated to my recovery and God ever since, so I jumped at the chance and accepted the offer.

Only catch is it starts June 23... I recently relocated from Taos, NM, where I spent a year working at a spay/neuter clinic serving the community there.

The travel had several unexpected expenses, from major vehicle repairs to illness that required hospital treatment, which ate into my small savings that I had accumulated over the past 2 years.

I had secured employment at a fast food restaurant; however, when it became known I was leaving in June for a different job, I was let go because they wanted a long-term employee and they also felt betrayed... that's fair, right?

So with less than a month until this new opportunity, I'm hesitant to get another job and then quit in less than a month.

I'm out of money and options.

My family is myself, my 14-year-old border collie Izel, 1-year-old Olivia, and the token kitty, Jimmy... I'm so worried that we are going to get evicted. I was able to pay half my rent for June; however, my landlord, who is trying to work with me, does need the other half soon. I have no family help, and my friends are struggling as well. Due to my past, a loan from the bank was denied.

I'm just in a tight spot, I only need $1500 to keep a roof over our heads. I'm willing to live on the streets temporarily; it just breaks my heart to give up my pets—they are my family.

I know after June 23, everything will be okay. My confirmed employment as a behavioral and detox technician will be a steady, life-changing opportunity for me to be of service to my community.

I just need to get by until then.

I have never been in a situation like this before and honestly, I'm frightened.

I'm imploring God and my fellow humans for charity. We are all God's kids and I'm dedicated to paying it forward.

**Izel fell and blew her cruciate ligament in her left hind leg, she is on pain medication currently but is unable to navigate the steep stairs in my apartment, surgery is not a practical option...I'm now making the decision of humane euthanasia, which is $250...any help is appreciated during this challenging time.