Ceekay's Lifeline

Hey Fam, 

During the 2019 holidays I was unfortunately laid off from my most recent position. However devastating the experience, I sought to look at it as a redirection instead of a rejection. After the new year, I took a couple weeks to consider what the next opportunity should be and I realized I thrive in an office environment- so decided I should continue pursuing positions in Office Management. 

Then the COVID Pandemic hit... 

I have spent every waking day, for the past 4 months, applying to job listings.

Everyday I receive a rejection email.

Interview opportunities have been few and far in between.

There have been a couple of cases where I made it to the final round of interviews, only to be passed up for the position.

This entire experience has left me with quite a few mental(and emotional) bumps and bruises. Sometimes it feels like I've become a shadow of my former self... 

But. Still. I keep hanging on to hope. I still keep waking up everyday and applying to jobs. Jobs I know I'd be a great fit for and jobs that I know will only be temporary until I find the right one for me. 

However, hope doesn't pay the rent. Hope doesn't pay the bills. Period.

I haven't paid a dime in rent since February. And my landlord has officially given me a deadline - to have July rent paid in full in order to continue as a tenant. Nearly 5 months of unpaid rent at a rate of $1600 = $8000

I haven't paid my cellphone bill since March. Luckily At&t has allowed me to continue delaying payment. However, they also now require some sort of payment to continue providing service. Total Due ~$1600

I haven't been approved for unemployment or food stamps yet. Food has been the greatest concern for Cocoa and me but, fortunately, San Francisco has food banks. There have also been some friends, family, and even chorus members that have helped me in this avenue. I've been employed with Wag! but dog walks have also been a rarity. 

I have to say, despite all the trauma I have overcome thus far in my lifetime, nothing scares me more than the idea of losing everything I have worked so tirelessly to achieve; only to become homeless in the most expensive city in the country.  

I moved to San Francisco because it's where I feel at home and at peace. I've made life long friends with people that have become my chosen family. I even moved mountains just to have my four legged daughter, Cocoa, moved from New Jersey to come and live with me. 

Cocoa and I need a lifeline. I need to keep going but, I can't do it alone anymore. Please help me. Just enough to help me make July rent, payoff off a partial balance with At&t and POSSIBLY make an additional payment on the rent owed (a sign of good faith to the landlord).

I know the pandemic has become a financial burden for many. And, if you're still reading this, I truly thank you for simply letting me share my story with you. If you can spare anything, I would greatly appreciate it!!!

If you know about any job openings, PLEASE also reach out. I would gladly share my resume with anyone. I'm currently, once again, in the final round of the interview process with two employers, so IF ALL ELSE, wish me luck!!!

Thank you for considering me... 

Best, 
Ceekay & Cocoa