For the last 26 years, I have always had a job and have been able to pay my bills and rent on time. But about two weeks ago, I was let go from my last employer with next to nothing to my name. Since then, I’ve been in a financial whirlwind—between jobs, with bills piling up, and my bank accounts down to zero. I’ve been actively searching for work for the past 10 days, but so far, I haven’t had any luck. In the meantime, I’ve been working odd jobs just to try to keep up with my monthly bills, but it’s not enough. I’ve even had to go to Food Banks to get groceries, which has been a humbling experience.

Right now, I’m just trying to finish my last three weeks of school and hoping to land a new summer job soon. The funds from this fundraiser will help me cover urgent expenses like my cell phone bill, internet bill, and car insurance, all of which are due monthly. I want to be clear—this isn’t about charity. I’ve always taken pride in being able to support myself, but this unexpected hardship has left me with no other option but to reach out for help. Your support will help me survive this difficult time and get back on my feet. Any contribution, no matter the size, would mean the world to me. Thank you for reading and for considering helping me through this tough moment.