My name is Thomas, and for 20 years I worked hard at my job, building a life for myself in California. In November 2024, I was laid off unexpectedly. Since then, I have been searching for work every day, but despite my best efforts, I have barely had any interviews and haven't been able to find a new job. I used up my severance, unemployment benefits, and what little savings I had, and even had to dip into my 401(k), which is now almost gone. On top of all this, I've been dealing with major health problems for the past two and a half months, which have made it even harder to get back on my feet. I don't have any family or anyone I can turn to for financial help, and I'm facing the real possibility of losing my home in just a few months.

Right now, my biggest expenses are my rent, utilities, and health insurance. My SNAP benefits help with groceries, and I've cut my expenses as much as I can, but they're still significant... I also have my car payment, internet, and cell phone to pay for too. Even living as modestly as I can, I can't make ends meet. I was rejected by my family for coming out as gay several years ago, and rebuilding my life has been a long, difficult journey. Now, with this added strain, I'm more scared than ever before. I am doing everything I can to find work and stay afloat, but I need help to get through this incredibly tough time.

Getting support from others to help me stay in my apartment and give me more time to find a job would mean everything to me. Without a job or some help in the interim, I'm terrified of losing everything. I would be forever grateful for any help people can provide. Thank you for reading my story and for considering a donation... your kindness could truly change my life.