Hi y'all! If you've been directed this way, you probably already know me but for those who don't... I'm Jack Pagz! I'm a 32 year old being with a super cute fat old man baby dog named Snozzle who is my entire world.

I am here to put it all out on the table, get real vulnerable, and shamelessly ask for your help. I know everyone is struggling right now so it's very hard for me to even do this, however, I'm in dire straights.

Cliffs notes version: rolling right over the nitty gritty of it all, I'm having a housing crisis within a housing crisis. This matter is also time sensitive. I'm currently working full time in downtown Gainesville but I will not be able to obtain my financial goal by my deadline without reaching out for help. I'm worried I won't make it into a place in enough time for me to be able to keep my job or any of my belongings. Having been homeless before, this is a terrifying and very real thought to sit with. During that time in my life is when addiction and depression truly overtook me and I'm determined to not be back in that position. February 5th will be 3 years sober for me and I have every intention of keeping it that way. I also really don't want to do that to Snozzle. He has never lived that life and he's an old man now with lumps and bumps. He deserves much better than I can give him which is the main reason I am here asking for whatever kind of support you can offer.

All donations will go directly to security deposit, first/last month's rent, pet deposit, utility deposit, and any hidden holding fees/expenses. I have already turned an application in for a very promising, very manageable place! I know for certain if I can raise enough to get into a place, I can make enough to keep it. I'm scheduled some markets this upcoming season and I've sat with my higher up managers this week about a long overdue raise which is in the works.

I appreciate anyone who even read this far and it means the world to me that you're here! Please feel free to reach out to me with any comments, questions, or concerns. If you can't donate, I understand! Even just sharing this is so, so helpful to me.

Thank you thank you a million times thank you!

Love,

Jack Pagz

xoxoxox

I do need to take this opportunity to state that this is completely donation based and I truly, sincerely appreciate everyone who can give during this time. No promotion or sweepstakes are attached to this donation fund.