Please Help Jasper and Willow Move Out of a Toxic Home

Willow and I have been living in an apartment with severe water damage for several years now, and the moldy conditions are making me very sick. I need to get out of here ASAP. My health struggles (both chronic and mold-related) have made it impossible to work consistently for over a year now. A few weeks ago we had a big storm and rainwater started streaming down the walls. The landlord still has not even hired a roofer to repair the leaks, yet is pressuring me to pay rent. So this can happen again, any time it rains. And the damage has already been done as far as the mold goes. It's in the walls now. My doctor agrees that the mold is a likely culprit in some of my health issues (impaired lung function, brain fog, chronic fatigue) and that it's imperative to move out of this toxic environment. I really need to get out of here before the weather gets warmer, which will make the mold bloom even more than it already is. It's already so bad that I'm considering living in my car if I can't find another place.

I am doing everything I can to find a new job, but I need money to move with. This will cover things like first month's rent and security deposit, replacing my mattress and other porous furniture, possibly hiring moving and cleaning help, and any other associated fees and expenses. Any extra funds will help me with other survival needs, like securing a passport, herbs to help me detox from the mold, vehicle repairs, or whatever seems most urgent as my next chapter evolves.

I am very grateful for any help you are able to give, and looking forward to starting a new chapter in a safer home. Hopefully I will begin to feel better once we are out of here.

:::UPDATE::: I reached an agreement with the landlord after a volatile exchange this weekend. I won't have to give him any more money, but I have to be out of here by the end of May. I currently am still without a job or a new place to stay. I am open to a variety of possibilities, here at the Crossroads. Deep gratitude to everyone who has donated and/or shared my fundraiser. It gives me hope. Thank you so much!!