<div>I’m reaching out for help during an incredibly difficult time. After surviving domestic violence, and enduring a long and traumatic court battle, I was granted a permanent restraining order and my ex was ordered to move out of the apartment we shared. Unable to afford rent alone, I scrambled to find roommates—and I finally thought I was safe.
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<div>But that suddenly changed when they abruptly broke their lease, leaving me with no time to re-rent the space, and no option to stay. While still recovering from a recent hip surgery and living on disability, I now find myself also facing homelessness. I have until October 20th to vacate.
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<div>I’ve had to part with most of my belongings and rehome two of my cats, who thankfully landed in a safe and loving home. My senior cat, Zoe—who’s too anxious and fragile to be rehomed—will be traveling with me from Rocklin, California to Hermitage, Pennsylvania, where a family member has offered us safety.
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<div>Because my car will be packed with everything I have left, I won’t be able to recline or rest comfortably along the way. Without hotel stays, I’ll have to sleep sitting up in my car—something that could cause lasting harm as I continue to recover. Hotel stays are the only way to make this trip safely, allowing me to rest and care for Zoe each night.
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<div>I’m asking for help to cover travel costs and prepare my car for Pennsylvania’s winter conditions.
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<div>Estimated Costs
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<div>️ ️ Lodging
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<div>9 nights × $120/night (average for pet-friendly motels) = $1,080
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<div>⛽️ Gas
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<div>2,700 miles ÷ 30 mpg × $3.50/gallon = $315
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<div>❄️ Winter Car Prep (for Pennsylvania weather)
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<div>Winter tires (set of 4, mid-range) – $500
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<div>Winter wiper blades – $40
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<div>Battery blanket – $40
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<div>De-icing fluid + scraper – $20
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<div>Weatherproof car cover – $60
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<div>Subtotal = $660
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<div>Food + Incidentals (for 9–10 travel days):
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<div>$25/day × 10 days = $250
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<div>Total Goal: $2,305
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<div>(rounding up slightly to $2,400 to cover GoFundMe fees and unexpected costs)
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<div>I’m looking forward to safety and recovery, rebuilding my life, and finishing my degree in Wildlife Biology and Conservation—I have a little over a year left to get my BA. Any support will help us get one step closer to a safe new start.
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<div>If you can’t donate, sharing this page means just as much. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping us start over in a safe place.
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