Help Sterling Keep Financially Afloat.

Hi, my name is Sterling. In February 15th of 2024, I was laid off by my employer. For a while, unemployment covered most of my $1300 monthly rent, and food stamps covered $130 per month. I do not have a car because it was stolen from my neighborhood. Unemployment ran out in September, and I still have yet to find a job, despite having a Bachelor's degree and having 5 and a half years of experience as an Administrative Assistant, School (Learning Management System) Administrator, and Product Operations Specialist. I unfortunately do not have a degree in Education yet, but would like to pursue one when I am financially stable again. If anyone can point me to a job, I will gladly hand over details of my experience.

After my layoff, I have been dealt blow after financial blow, as well as had to cover rent, Lyft rides (due to not having a car), pet expenses (I have a cat), and food -- amounting to me being in $25,000 in credit card debt, nearly maxing out my cards. I am able to upkeep my payment for bills, maintaining my high credit score, but I will not be able to for long.

The lease is up for my apartment in May, and I simply do not have enough money in my checking account to possibly make it until then. I have $4,000 -- of which most of that money will be going towards breaking my lease, because there is no other financial option I am able to afford.

Anything, anything you can spare will help. Please share my story. I am hanging on the best that I can, but I absolutely cannot do it alone this time.

Thank you so much for your time.