My name is Tzipora, and I’m reaching out because I’m facing a truly difficult time. For the past 3.5 years, I’ve been homeless, living in a hotel while managing serious medical issues. I’m dependent on IV nutrition and hydration to keep myself alive- something that makes it impossible for me to stay in a homeless shelter and has been a major complicating factor in all of this.
Right now, I’m in the hospital with a central line infection, and I can’t be discharged because I owe money to the hotel where I’ve been staying. Social work is doing everything they can, but so far, we haven’t been able to find the help I need. My hope is to return to Chicago, where I have a potential housing opportunity and an important doctor’s appointment coming up. I just need a way to recover physically and safely, and to make it through until I can get there and finally settle into something stable.
The funds raised here will help me pay off my hotel debt and secure a safe, clean place to stay while I recover. They’ll also help me get to Chicago for my medical appointment and, if possible, help me get settled once I arrive. If I’m able to raise enough, it will mean a real chance at stability and a fresh start after so many setbacks.
The last four years have been especially hard. First, I abruptly lost my infusion company (the people who make and provide the IV nutrition) and biggest medical and personal support system of the prior decade, followed by my home in the city I loved, and just about everything I ever had. In 2025, I lost my beloved cat of 15 years—the one thing I hadn’t lost when everything else fell apart. Soon after, my best friend, who had been my main support through all of this, passed away as well. Then, in September, I lost my father. Grief and the constant stress of not knowing if I’d have a roof over my head have made it hard to move forward. But I am determined to keep going, to live for all of them, and to find hope again. Your support—whether it’s a donation, sharing my story, or simply reading—means more than I can put into words. Thank you for helping me find a way forward.