Hello,

My name is Joseph and I receive SSDI due to invisible disabilities. Due to my divorce wiping out what little extra money I had, I find myself struggling to pay some bills and I'm also in need of a bed as I'm currently sleeping on my floor.

I had to move out of the family home, and where I am now, housing alone takes half of my SSDI income with cell phone, internet, electricity, and insurance (car, HO-6, and life) taking up another 25% of my SSDI. So, with 75% of SSDI being used up, I don't have much left over for food, the couple of bills I need to pay and a bed.

I was able to cut my cell phone bill in half by switching to a new provider, and my internet is as low as possible without being massively slow. I am also looking into lowering the cost of my home and auto insurance.

I have applied for energy assistance (12-16 weeks for approval or denial), medical assistance (waiting on approval/denial), EBT/Cash Assistance (waiting on approval/denial), I can visit a food pantry twice a month, but I don't get very much since it's only me as my kids are with my ex-wife. I tried applying for section 811 (section 8 for people with disabilities), but the wait list is very long.

I'm also deferred on donating plasma because I'm on too many medications for mental illness and need to get off two of them which will take some time.

The amount I'm requesting is $2,500.00 (I hope this is not too much to ask). I understand if I do not get any assistance/donations as I know it's not guaranteed, but I will be forever grateful for any donations received and intend to pay it forward when I am able to.

I'm very embarrased to ask for help like this.

Thank you for looking!