My name is CJ, and for the past eight years, I’ve been on my own after losing both my mom and my ex. Recently, I lost my home when the duplex I was living in shut down because there weren’t enough tenants to keep it open. Since then, I’ve been without stable housing, trying to get by each day and hoping for a chance to start over.

I’m reaching out for help so I can secure a studio apartment and finally have a safe place to call my own. Having a place to live would mean everything to me—it would give me the stability I need to focus on rebuilding my life, finding work, and taking care of myself. I don’t have family to lean on, so I’m turning to the kindness of others in my community.

Every little bit helps, and it would mean so much to me to know that people care. If I could, I’d hug every single person who supports me. Thank you for reading my story and for any help you can give as I work toward a fresh start.