Disabled Duo Needs Safe Housing Support

Last year, we were facing eviction. Thanks to the hard work and generosity of this community, we managed to raise $10,000 to push it off, but our landlord has reclaimed the apartment. Unfortunately, this isn’t something you can fight, and we’ve been given 30 days to pack up and move.

My mother and I are both disabled. I have been sick since high school, and my mom has been my caretaker since then. I have occipital neuralgia and several degenerative spinal conditions that cause severe chronic pain. I am bedbound most of the day, I wear a neck brace, and I use a walker when I’m outside. My mother is recently disabled due to covid. She now has tachycardia, arrhythmia, and is currently being tested for other conditions. These tests have taken a heavy toll on her, physically and emotionally, and she is absolutely exhausted. She’s now doing worse than I am, and she needs to be able to rest comfortably.

After a year of fighting, we were finally approved for temporary rental assistance by our county, but obviously we still have to find an apartment. We need a safe place to stay, preferably one where we’re not sharing a bed. An Airbnb is the best bet for us right now. We would have access to a kitchen so we can still use our EBT, we could get a bed and a pullout couch, and we would be able to extend the stay past a month if we need.

In the frenzy of packing everything up, I forgot to get started on crowdfunding sooner, so I’m honestly not expecting to meet this goal. Anything we can get would help. We have 16 days before we need to be out of here, and as of now we have nowhere to go and no money to rent a space. An Airbnb in our area will be at least $3,500 for a month long stay, but I’m setting the goal at $3,750 to make up for transfer fees. If we end up with any extra donations, it will go towards moving expenses or medical care.

Thank all you for keeping us safe and housed the past year! All I want is for this weight to be off my mom’s shoulders.