Alissa's Urgent Need: Rent Assistance

Hi everyone! This is really hard for me to divulge. I was laid off from my WFH position at the end of June that I was hired at just over 60 days prior. My previous employer laid me off with the intent that I'd receive unemployment and unfortunately, I am both eligible and denied (???).

My final paycheck went to my rent for July and I have been on the job hunt all month long. I truly would not be doing this (and still don't want to even as I type this) unless I truly needed it. I've been beating myself up about it, trying to instacart to get significant income, but it hasn't been as lucrative as I hoped. I'm even more afraid of not making rent and potentially being unable to rent again.

I only have August and September before my lease is up in early October and I know how important it is to have a good rental history and I don't want to put that in jeopardy. I'm living alone unexpectedly since May and will be alone for the foreseeable future.

I know everyone has their own struggles and things going on, but I can't keep shaming myself for needing the help.

My friends know that I am the type of person who always wants to give when I am in the position to, and that I also am not the most comfortable with asking for help.

I would also be grateful for any employment opportunities you may know of, but I really don't know where I would go besides my vehicle should things go south and my approval as a renter is denied in the future.

I'm truly appreciative of anyone who is able to donate, or share this if you are not currently in the position to help financially.

I am still applying for jobs everyday and hope that I will be employed so that I am once again self reliant and can manage rent and moving at the end of September.

Your generosity and compassion will not go unnoticed. I am truly humbled to be in this position and would not wish this on anyone.

Tearfully yours,

Alissa