Help Trenton's Family Find Stability

Hi, my name is Trenton,

I would like to start by saying that I’m very embarrassed posting this, and reaching out for help hasn’t always been my strong suit. I have been a single father of 2 children for most of their lives. I have a 7-year-old daughter and a 5-year-old son. I have always done my best to provide for them and give them a happy life. My daughter, at a very young age, started to have developmental issues, and later down the road, we found out that she has a genetic muscle disease similar to muscular dystrophy. She is unable to walk and requires a wheelchair. She requires a BiPAP at times to assist her breathing, as well as other issues that come with low muscle tone.

For the past 4 years, I had worked at Red Robin in southern WI because they were very accommodating with my schedule around my kids, as well as accommodating frequent hospital visits that can range from days to months. Early last year, in January or February, I was taking my son home to his mom's, and on my way back to town, I lost traction on the interstate in a snowstorm and totaled my car. I had been Ubering after that to continue to work. With finances only getting harder and harder to manage due to inconsistent work schedules and other financial necessities, I ended up losing my 3-bedroom apartment late last year as I couldn’t afford to pay for it anymore. I have since moved into my mom's basement with my kids and have been making the best of things, but they really deserve better.

I had gotten a job at the local Walmart near my mom's house and was working full-time until early February when my daughter had a spinal correction surgery due to scoliosis. She has since been hospitalized and was just recently discharged Tuesday the 25th. I have since left Walmart and am struggling to find work due to scheduling conflicts. A normal Monday-Friday 9-5 just isn’t in the cards for me, and I’m at a loss for options or ideas.

I’m asking for assistance getting my family back on our feet. Anything is greatly appreciated, and everything will be put towards buying my family a reliable vehicle and getting us into a home. Thank you in advance.