My name is Michael Goltz. I am an autistic artist and photographer. Due to the difficulties that being high-functioning autistic creates in life, I have applied for SSDI, which is still in process.

I live in a double-wide trailer that I was able to purchase last year, but due to decreased work hours last year and being wrongfully terminated from my last job in January, I have fallen very far behind on property rent to the point where I have been evicted from the trailer that I own, along with my 4 cocker spaniels. My dogs are my family, and I am very close to them all. I do not want to be forced to part with them. The property owner has given me multiple chances, but due to my struggles with executive function, I have not been able to follow through with those chances.

I have worked out an agreement with the property owner: if I pay what I owe as well as 6 months' future rent, I will be allowed to move back into my home with my 4 dogs. I cannot repay anyone for their kindness and generosity, but I would love to share my artwork with those who are able to help me. I do portrait photography as well as events, abstract drawing and painting, painted cigar boxes and have been painting Byzantine Iconography for nearly 30 years. Examples of my work have been shared on this gofundme. I would love to share this with you as a thank you. Thank you for supporting the diversity and creativity of adults with autism.