Help with Daily Living Expenses and Moving Expenses

Sigh….Here goes… My name is Andrea and I come here and to you all with a heavy heart. Never have I ever thought of starting a fundraiser for myself because I am the one who helps everyone else, first. I come here today on this cloudy, rainy day to ask you all for assistance with help with moving expenses as well as daily living needs. A little bit about me. I am 50 years old and reside in Atlantic City. I was born and raised in Philly. They say you can take the girl out of Philly but you can’t take the Philly out of the girl! I am moving to another part of NJ to be closer to my bestest friend and greatest support when it comes to support systems. I need to make this move like people need air! * pout * My greatest achievement if you will is when I became an Aunt. I have 3 beautiful nephews who are truly my saving graces. I am disabled. I deal with many health issues on the daily and to the best of my ability but mostly thru the grace of God. I have a caretaker that comes in for 12 hours a week. I became homeless in 2014 shortly after losing my best love, my father. I, admittedly took the road less traveled after his passing and was homeless until December 2023. I was able to procure myself a little apartment (my safe space, my sanctuary) and have been here for about 18 months. I began to struggle when I was hospitalized for 70 days after having my 2nd toe amputated due to osteomyelitis (severe bone infection) which was the result of a pedicure I had gotten. I am now under the care of the wound clinic. A simple scratch from a puppy turned into something bigger due to vascular issues so now my right leg is wrapped up like a mummy. I fear on the daily of becoming homeless again. I don’t think that I could do it. 10 years! It takes a lot out of you, it changes you. I am in recovery and Atlantic City is, in itself, a huge trigger for me as far as my recovery goes hence my move to a safer community. I also deal with several mental and emotional issues. I am currently in therapy and am basically learning to deal with life on life’s terms but I need help. Every day is a struggle. I still have to worry about where I am gonna get my next meal or how am I gonna pay the rent or which utility can get paid this month… currently without electricity. I know that I am no one special as that is how many people live but I live in that constant fear of being homeless and disabled and in recovery. I am asking from the bottom of my heart, with all my heart if you can please contribute and help me reach my goal and hopefully get the heck out of AC and on to living life not just existing. (Deep Breath…) Thank you for listening to me ramble… Have a beautiful week!