Last week, after three years at Rolling Stone, I was unexpectedly laid off. Apparently, Rolling Stone’s recent merger with VIBE eliminated the need for my position. This termination leaves me in immediate peril. My salary was not commensurate with New York’s tremendous cost of living, so I haven’t been able to amass the savings needed to weather this period.

I’m not entirely sure what the future holds, but I’d love a modicum of stability while I figure it out. This fund will help me cover expenses like rent, utilities, groceries, and a new laptop to do my work. I am my own support system, which means I need to acknowledge when it’s time to swallow my pride and ask for help.

I appreciate anyone who can offer me support in this precarious period.