
Keep the Lights On During My Healing
Donation protected
As most of you know, it is very hard for me ask for help and doing this is difficult for me. Stress levels are steadily increasing every day and I’m truly afraid of losing everything that I have worked so hard for. I truly appreciate anything you might be able to contribute on my healing journey.
On February 28, 2025, my employment ended following a work-related incident in which I suffered a lateral patella fracture.
As a result, I have been medically restricted from working, driving, or engaging in regular mobility activities for a minimum of ten weeks or longer as when I am weaned of my brace it will be another month or two before I can drive. It will be at least 6 months before I am full healed and can resume my activities prior to the injury I received.
I am currently unable to work or support myself financially due to these medical restrictions.
Since my injury, I have had no income and am facing severe financial distress. My rent, utilities (power, water, gas, phone), and other essential living expenses are due on April 1, 2025, and I fear eviction and utility shut-offs if I do not receive financial assistance promptly.
The appropriate channels that I have taken have told me that it will be up to five months before I can receive any assistance. I
The last thing I want to be is homeless and struggling on the streets.
Organizer
Jennifer Oconnor
Organizer
Cleveland, OH