Hello, blessings to all. I am a 38-year-old single mother of a four-year-old autistic daughter. We had an apartment, but in June 2024, I got laid off, and in March, they raised my rent by 80%. Since April 1, I've been going through homelessness, bouncing from family to my car, and living in a shelter where I had to leave because it was unsafe for my daughter. It was an unclean environment with drug activity, and it was unsafe. Our life was threatened, and I am in the process of looking for work and rebuilding my life, but it's been hard because I don't have the income or the money to do so at the moment. The government assistance I get is only enough to pay my storage, my phone, essentials like diapers, hygiene, and my car payment. After that, I have nothing left, and we've been struggling to make ends meet.

I just need help enough to rent a room for a couple of nights or a little longer. I've run through my savings, and so has my mother helping me. I didn't really want to do this, but I am praying that someone would have the compassion and understanding that this is very hard and heartbreaking to go through. I'm trying my best, and it's more about my daughter than me. If you find it in your heart, I pray that God does touch your heart to contribute to this. California is very expensive. All shelters are full, and resources are limited. I've tried everything from 211 to waiting lists and so forth. Please help us. It would be highly appreciated. Thank you, and may God bless you, keep you, and always shine upon you for your giving heart.