My name is Mitch, and I’m reaching out during one of the most challenging times of my life. After years of working hard and supporting others, I recently lost my job under incredibly unfair circumstances. I was falsely accused of something I didn’t do, and even after the truth came out, my company fired me anyway. It felt like retaliation for asking them to repair my previous car, which was damaged while I was driving employees to and from work during a blizzard. That car’s transmission blew, leaving me with a loss I can’t recover.

As if that wasn’t enough, I suffered a serious fall at home that broke bones in my hand. The injury required major surgery, including four pins to put my hand back together. While I was still recovering, I did my best to help others—like taking home an employee who had just worked 14 straight hours during another blizzard. Unfortunately, that’s when my car got stuck in the snow, and my hand was injured even more. After just two weeks of recovery, I returned to work, only to be fired for a disproven lie and for holding others accountable at my job.

Now, I’m facing the urgent need to fix the new car I had to buy so I can get to job interviews, find work, and support my family. Without reliable transportation, I can’t move forward or provide for those who depend on me. As a senior citizen, if I don’t find another job soon, I risk losing my house and everything I’ve worked for. I’ve always been someone who helps others, so asking for help is difficult for me—but I would be eternally grateful for any support you can give. Your kindness would mean the world to me and my family as we try to get back on our feet.