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Help Chey Secure a Home for Her Family

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My name is Chey. Last March my son’s father and person I loved very much passed away suddenly, and it changed the entire trajectory of our lives.

In my grief I found it hard to do anything other than take care of my boys. I wasn’t capable of working due to the development of chronic fatigue, OCD, severe depression and anxiety, debilitating fear, grief and brain fog. Because of this we ended up being evicted from our home. I had lived for 7 years (mostly alone) without an issue. We had a two bedroom apartment in San Clemente for almost 3 years. I was always able to pull things together financially even when things were hard, but this time I couldn’t manage. It’s been almost a year since we started struggling with homelessness.

Thankfully my oldest son’s father has a home and so no matter what he’s got somewhere comfortable to sleep. Riot and I are on our own. That being said, since we became houseless, Riot and I have never been on the street or had to sleep in my car. I have ALWAYS managed to find us a place whether it’s a hotel, airbnb, or a friends house.

We don’t have any local family that can take us in but I’m forever thankful for the friends that did offer to let us stay with them for a time.

For the last year I have been trying every way I can think of to get us into a new home. Due to the eviction, we have yet to be approved for a home without a co-signer or a higher deposit. We aren’t privileged enough to have a co-signer available. I’ve tried a number of different apartments with no luck. I also have been trying to find rooms in a safe environment with no luck. It’s been devastating.

This is the absolute last thing I wanted to do. I have made it a point to not ask for any financial assistance for the last year because I didn’t want to be “that person”. I’ve worked incredibly hard to keep things moving but today I’m putting my pride aside and asking for help.

I have spent almost every dollar we have on food, gas, and shelter. In January we had somewhere to stay for a couple of months for free thanks to a friend. I saved up a few thousand dollars, but ended up needing to leave. And just like that, within weeks of using hotels, the majority of it is gone. I’m doing my best to keep our remaining rental funds ($2500) in our savings but it’s become more and more difficult.

I have 3 jobs and go to school full time. I’ve tried every organization and social services option available and the answer is always that I “make too much”.

I’ve managed to stay sober through all of this. I had two months sober when Timmothy passed on. I have just under a year and a half sober now.

Being in this situation has been exhausting beyond words. I never thought this could be my life. And trying to dig myself out of this hole has changed me in ways I hope don’t stay a part of me. I feel helpless and sometimes hopeless. The grief of losing Timmothy broke me beyond anyone’s comprehension. I’m struggling to stay positive. I just want us to get ahead again.

If you read all of that, thank you. I’m asking for help with first month’s rent and a deposit so I can focus on keeping us with a roof over our heads until we get approved for a place or find a roommate. I make enough to have a two bedroom apartment for us but can’t get ahead while paying for somewhere for us to sleep every night. I refuse to put Riot in a situation where he’s not comfortable.

I know times are hard for many people so if you can’t help, I totally understand. Please keep us in your prayers and send us love. We need it desperately.

Thank you❤️‍
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    Chey Wasson
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    San Clemente, CA

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