Help Me Get Back on My Feet in NYC

Hi everyone,

I never thought I’d be in a position where I’d need to start a GoFundMe, but here I am—reaching out with hope and humility. I am quite embarrassed that it got to this point, but I need help and can’t keep struggling the way I have been.

After moving to New York City to chase my dreams, life took an unexpected turn. I spent nearly five months unemployed, despite sending out over 300 job applications. I’ve finally secured a job, and while I’m grateful to be working again, the pay is barely enough to cover the basics—let alone the growing mountain of debt that built up while I was out of work.

This financial strain has become overwhelming. It’s made it incredibly hard to focus on the dreams that brought me here in the first place, and the constant stress is beginning to take a toll on my health and well-being. I’ve always prided myself on being independent and resourceful, but right now, I need help.

I’m asking for support so I can stabilize, pay down the most urgent bills, and breathe again. Every donation—no matter how small—will help lighten the weight I’m carrying and bring me one step closer to rebuilding the life I came here to create.

If helping out via Zelle or Venmo or Apple Pay is your preference, that also works.

Zelle/Apple Pay: contact for info

Venmo: Jalen-Martin-4

Thank you for reading, sharing, and supporting in any way you can. It means more than you know.

With so much love,

Jalen