Mina & Avina Need Your Help to Survive Pandemic!
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I have been reluctant to ask for help but find myself in a situation where I'm staggered under the weight of the pandemic, relocating and being a single mom.
After the pandemic hit, Avina and I set out of Southern CA in search of a more hospitable living situation for both of us. After a few mishaps and disappointments we landed in Boulder, CO. Boulder is snowy and beautiful and cold AF!
It has been extremely difficult to find good daycare for Avina and that has made it tough for me to work in any capacity. She is now 18 months old, energetic, curious, and a handfull! At the same time, I need to buy a car that can safely traverse the snowy conditions here (I don't have a running vehicle and have to walk thru the snow to buy groceries.) We are living in emergency housing, which is temporary, but I will also need to find an apartment very soon. Earning money in these conditions has been a major challenge and the pressure is building.
I've twice been denied Unemployment Insurance since the beginning of the pandemic (awaiting a third decision.) Being a single mom of a toddler consumes pretty much all of my energy at this point. I don't have close friends or family here and don't want to impose on the few acquaintances I've made.
I'm hoping to raise funds ASAP. Initially I need to buy a car so I can take Avina safely to day care and do essential errands like shopping. Next I will need funds to be able to move into an apartment. And I need to have a small nest egg for when Avina's daycare goes on summer hiatus (it's been incredibly difficult to find daycare and if she's with me full time I can't earn money.) Plus we need food and essentials.
So I am reaching out to you for emotional and financial support. I'm only giving my story in broad strokes but there has been a lot of struggle that I never could have fathomed. I really need my friends right now! I cannot tell you how tough this has been but I know I can get through this with your help.
After the pandemic hit, Avina and I set out of Southern CA in search of a more hospitable living situation for both of us. After a few mishaps and disappointments we landed in Boulder, CO. Boulder is snowy and beautiful and cold AF!
It has been extremely difficult to find good daycare for Avina and that has made it tough for me to work in any capacity. She is now 18 months old, energetic, curious, and a handfull! At the same time, I need to buy a car that can safely traverse the snowy conditions here (I don't have a running vehicle and have to walk thru the snow to buy groceries.) We are living in emergency housing, which is temporary, but I will also need to find an apartment very soon. Earning money in these conditions has been a major challenge and the pressure is building.
I've twice been denied Unemployment Insurance since the beginning of the pandemic (awaiting a third decision.) Being a single mom of a toddler consumes pretty much all of my energy at this point. I don't have close friends or family here and don't want to impose on the few acquaintances I've made.
I'm hoping to raise funds ASAP. Initially I need to buy a car so I can take Avina safely to day care and do essential errands like shopping. Next I will need funds to be able to move into an apartment. And I need to have a small nest egg for when Avina's daycare goes on summer hiatus (it's been incredibly difficult to find daycare and if she's with me full time I can't earn money.) Plus we need food and essentials.
So I am reaching out to you for emotional and financial support. I'm only giving my story in broad strokes but there has been a lot of struggle that I never could have fathomed. I really need my friends right now! I cannot tell you how tough this has been but I know I can get through this with your help.
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Mina Watkins
Organizer
Boulder, CO
