I Never Thought I Would Be Here:

At 53 years old, I never imagined I would be homeless.

I have worked my entire life. I love working. Because I need a hip replacement, I’ve worked from home for years. When my contract ended in February 2025, I truly believed I would quickly find something else.

I did everything I was supposed to do.

I applied for unemployment. I searched for work every day. I completed a 19-week medical billing and coding program in just 5 weeks and passed both certification exams.

But my unemployment ran out. My relationship ended. And I lost my home and my family.

Since then, I’ve stayed in shelters and short motel rooms when I could afford them. I walk with a walker, and being on the street terrifies me. I can’t run. I can’t protect myself. Every night feels uncertain and unsafe.

I’ve reached out to every program I can. I’m on waiting lists with no guarantees. I’ve been told to be patient. But patience is hard when you don’t know where you’ll sleep.

I am exhausted. I am scared. And I am running out of options.

What I’m Asking For

I am trying to raise $3,750 to secure a small, safe place to live and give myself the ability to generate income while I continue my job search.

Stable housing would give me an address, safety, and the chance to focus completely on rebuilding. Right now, without a home base, everything feels unstable. I cannot move forward when I am constantly worried about where I will sleep.

This support would give me something I don’t have right now — stability and a real opportunity to stand on my own again.

I am not asking to be rescued. I am asking for a chance.

From My Heart

It is deeply humbling to ask for help like this. I never thought I would be here. I feel ashamed that I wasn’t better prepared for hardship.

But I cannot do this alone anymore.

If you are able to give, even a small amount, it brings me one step closer to safety and independence. If you can’t, sharing this could mean everything.

Every donation helps move me closer to having a door I can lock, a place to rest, and the chance to rebuild my life.

If you feel moved to help, please consider donating today. I truly have nowhere else to turn.

Thank you for giving me hope when I need it most.