<div>My name is Thom Horton, and I’m reaching out in desperation.
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<div>I’m currently living in California and on the brink of losing my home. Four years ago, I lost my wife in Florida, and since then, life has been a constant struggle. We had no savings, and I’ve been trying to stay afloat ever since.
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<div>Until last week, I had $6,000 saved to cover rent and basic living expenses while searching for a job. Then I fell victim to what I now know was an online scam. It seemed like a legitimate opportunity — I made over $700 in two days — but then they pressured me to invest more money to keep going. When I couldn't, everything stopped. I lost nearly everything.
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<div>Now, I have almost nothing left, and my rent is due immediately. If I can’t come up with funds this week, I will be evicted. I’m doing everything I can to find work, but I need help right now just to survive.
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<div>I’m not asking for luxuries — just enough to stay off the street, to keep a roof over my head, and to buy food while I get back on my feet. Please, if you can spare anything, it would mean the world to me.
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<div>Every dollar, every share, every act of kindness counts. I’ve never had to ask for help like this before, but I have nowhere else to turn. Thank you for reading — and thank you for caring.
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<div>— Thom Horton
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Jairo Avila

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