Greetings! I'm Xander, but you already know that. I'm sending you this link because, very transparently, I need help.

The past year has been incredibly challenging. After leaving teaching due to medical issues, I secured a job in February of 2024 with a medical communications group coordinating their events. In May of 2024, I was suddenly and unexpectedly laid off. Since then, it has been incredibly challenging to find work. I'm grateful to have jumped back into hospitality and have been working since August of 2024. However, I've fallen incredibly far behind on bills.

I'm reaching out to my community for help to catch back up. I am able to sustain, but not catch up at this point in time. I am currently looking for additional work, on top of my serving position. I have medical bills, electric bills, and rent to take care of. I do have access to a local food bank, so I've been able to keep myself fed. However, I am on the verge of losing my housing and am worried about my next steps. With your help, I can breathe a little easier and set myself up to make necessary changes that will make my financial situation a little easier.

I understand that we are all facing hard times (in this economy? girl, YES) so any amount helps. I am hoping to have raised at least $1,000 by January 17th.

Thank you for even considering helping me. I wish circumstances were different and I'm putting as much energy as I have into finding extra gigs, side hustles, and other ways to make the necessary money to survive.