Donate to help Katie during this difficult time

Hi, I'm Katie and for those of you who don't know, I've recently had a series of bad luck situations:

* I was part of a layoff in February

* 2 weeks after losing my job, my house sustained devastating water damage due to a supply line pipe break. Home owners insurance only covers a portion of the damages

* Most recently, I suffered a concussion. That, on top of the layoff, house renovations, and financial stress, caused my depression to kick into overdrive. I was hospitalized for a week with active suicidal ideations

In spite of constant job searching, budgeting, and applying for public resources, I’m in a dangerous financial situation. It’s been 6 months since I lost my job and resources are completely depleted. I’ve filed for financial hardship but it probably won’t surprise you to hear that infrastructure designed for people in need is slow and full of red tape.

I am behind on my mortgage and at risk for foreclosure, repossession of my car, and cessation of vital utilities like water and energy. At the same time, I’m trying to heal. I am in intensive outpatient therapy for Depression - 4 days a week. Hospital bills are growing.

Balancing mental health with the realities of my financial situation has been challenging and, at times, impossible. This entire experience is wildly humbling and terrifying. I hate that I am now at a point where I need to ask for help in order to simply exist.

Any contribution is appreciated - so much more than you know. I will work hard to pay the kindness forward anyway I can. Thank you so much.