Help Emily Survive the Summer!

Hello, my name is Emily Kwolek. For years I've been struggling to live through each day, but it looks like the end of that struggle is in sight. This year I've been taking courses to get an IT certification, and a state grant even covers my tuition and some of my living expenses. I've finagled the system to provide me with most of what I need, but they only give me money from my student loans during classes. And there are no classes for me over the summer.

I will not get another payment until late September of this year. I currently have about $2,000 to get me through the end of this month as well as June. I need money to get me through July, August, and September.

I've calculated my expenses as being roughly $1,500 a month, so I need $4,500 total. I need to start raising this money right away so that I will have it in time to pay my bills.

Raising this money will mean keeping a roof over my head and food in my belly while I complete my classes. Right now I'm coming up on the end of my first semester and I have an A average in all my courses. There is only one more semester in the fall and then I will be done with my certification. From there I can get a high-paying job and cover my own expenses and pay back loans.

I will, of course, be immensely grateful for any support I can receive. Please consider donating.