I am in desperation mode and do not know where to turn. My biggest fear at this point in my life is becoming homeless. I'm 72 years old and when I was 33 they gave me two years to live due to AIDS. Six months later my job fire me, threw me out the front door. My parents said, come home, we'll manage and we will get through this. That was 1987! Once I moved home, I began volunteering and have spent my life as a volunteer. I was at a church in Key West for six years; I've volunteered for local AIDS service organizations here in Evansville and currently volunteer for them delivering groceries twice a month to AIDS families; volunteer for rescues groups ITV and any that need me; volunteer for my two churches, St Lucas UCC and Fresh Air Community of Faith; and I have several pets I am caring for which include 2 dog rescues and 3 cat rescues, plus an additional dog and 2 feral cats inside the house; Outside I am feeding an additional 4- 6 feral cats plus a momma that has her babies somewhere. I NEED HELP! PLEASE!

If anyone can help, even the smallest donation will make a difference. I will also accept food for the animals; pedigree small breed for the dogs and any dry cat food; wet - pedigree can for dogs and friskies can pate or shreds, won't matter, and all our cans go to recycle. I also desperately needs heartworm/flea prevention for 2 of the dogs; a friend donated 6 months of for my smallest dog.

I'm currently facing issues with my home; recent a/c repairs, plumbing repairs, car repairs and still need. I use my car for a lot of my volunteering and getting myself to medical care. I have 2-4 medical appointments a week and delivery of food for families and for my church; my car is essential!

I am asking for your help and kindness. I have a very strong faith that God will provide. I'm struggling and unfortunately, I have begun selling all my family heirlooms and collectibles that many my mother and I collected are now gone but the memories live in. Most of my possessions are for sale on marketplace much to my necessity. I'm asking if anyone can make the smallest of donations I would be extremely grateful and I will continue doing my volunteering and rescuing and saving animals as much as I am capable. Please help me continue, in His name I pray, Amen..... Buddy

Additionally...... as many of us have experienced in the Evansville region, Center point Energy is trying to make us homeless and steal our homes. Recent utility bills have cause me desperate feelings.... my bills have never been too bad but recently I have been faced with my bill going from $260 a few months ago, the next month$443, and now the next month $340. I've never had a bill over $200; live alone and conservative but Centerpoint is going to cause me to lose my home and it will put several animals in the shelters and on the streets.... Won't you please help me. I'm very scared for my future and trying to stay alive with my illness to deal with and help the animals survive.... Please???