Hello, my name is Jody and asking for help is extremely hard for me to do. I take so much pride in being self sufficient and independent but this is beyond my control at this point.

 

A little over a year ago I lost my job of over 15 years. I was devastated! I have not been able to find a decent job at all. I worked at the Costco warehouse for about a month and it about killed me. I wasn’t used to such labor intensive work and it hurt my feet so bad. I’ve also picked up a few shifts working at Sutter during their strikes but other than that not one company is contacting me after application is submitted or I get the email that I wasn’t chosen. I have applied for the housing assistance which they are helping for past rent but as of December 31st my landlord wants me to move so she can “sell this house.” as I won’t be able to continue the rent on my own without a job. I have gone through all of my savings plus any retirement/pension I had just to stay afloat. I am now getting child support as primary income and it helps but definitely not enough to live off of. I am also getting food stamps thankfully also. The reason I am sharing this is because I have been looking for work and have been doing my best to utilize all possible assistance out there. I was on disability prior to losing my job and after too which is drained plus unemployment. My landlord doesn’t seem to understand that regardless if I get a co-signer to move else where, I still need to be able to pay the rent. This is one of the first times that I believe I can be homeless. I can’t even afford Christmas this year which is heart breaking but I also know there are many worse off than we are so I’m ok with and so are my kids. So I am just asking for anything at this time.  

I am beyond stressed  out that it’s making me ill . This was my absolute last resort.  

I’m hoping to either get enough to pay a couple more months of rent to buy me more time before the move, or just anything to get me in to a home for me and the kids possibly prepaid a few months until I can get on my feet. I’m open to any suggestions. I am selling items little by little as well. 

I realize this is a hard time for many especially around the holidays. If you cannot donate that is ok.  Please share if at all possible.