Hey everyone!

My name is Michael, and I desperately need some help. Over the last year, I've been living month to month with barely enough to scrape by. Up until now, it hasn't been easy, but it's been enough. I work as a part-time teacher and do gig work over the weekend. Especially in January, those weekend gigs have almost completely dried up, which means the money I was expecting to get to pay my bills is probably not coming.

At this point, I've pulled every string and side hustle I can think of to try to compensate for this, but the reality is that it's just not happening. I really didn't want to make this campaign. I fought hard not to have to do it. But I'm left with no other choice.

So if anyone is able and willing, I would appreciate it if you could provide anything big or small to at least make it through this month. I'm only asking for the amount needed to cover the lack of income and additional unexpected expenses. Any more than that would go directly into saving money so I don't have to be stuck in this trap forever. But honestly, I would be pretty happy if we just got somewhat close to the goal. If you made it this far, thank you so much for reading up to this point, and any support that you are in a good place to give would mean the world to me!