I'm Claudia, 31, unemployed, trying to manage a number of physical health issues, depression, and severe PTSD from a difficult past 3 years since losing my dog Yardley and the passing of my father... I'm recently homeless due to coming out of an abusive relationship where I stayed out of need for shelter -- most nights in Florida have been under 65° lately, sometimes paired with rain. I have no family or friends that can give me a place to stay, shelters are very hard to get into this time of year because of the holidays, but, luckily, a lovely halfway house took me in a couple of days ago. However, we are responsible for buying our own food, $150 a week in rent, and I'm waiting for my EBT card to be delivered. Any donation will go towards:

• food
• toiletries
• household goods
• transportation for job interviews / work
• warm clothes and shoes
• weekly rent until I find a new job

Even a $1 donation will help tremendously. I believe everything happens for a reason, even what has come from the most difficult time in my life -- I will remember everyone (please try to not stay anonymous for that reason) that donates, and I look forward to giving back in any way I can once I'm back on my feet with a fresh start at life, in largepart from this fundraiser. Thank you, and God bless.