My name is Conner Patterson, and the Lord has called me to a job down in Jacksonville, Florida. This will be the first time I fully move out on my own, and because of my schedule with completing my bachelor's degree, I haven't been able to save up any amount of money considered to be sufficient to subsist on.

On top of this, the position I am taking is commission-based and may result in me going one or multiple months without pay at the start. With my car making new and worrying sounds, as well as projected inability to pay for anything more than the first month's rent upon moving in (on October 17th), I am doing everything in my power to prepare and resting in the Lord's arms; however, as it stands, I am in dire straits.

Because of this, I have been counseled to start this fundraiser in order to put my faith and fate even more so into the hands of the Lord and my community.

I would stress that I do not want anyone to feel pressured or guilt tripped into contributing, only that those who feel called to participate would consider doing so.

Thank you so much everyone for giving me such an incredible community to rely on in my time of need! I am forever grateful!