Support Cecelia's Journey Out of Homelessness

Hi, my name is Cecelia and I’ve been homeless since January 20th after losing a fighting battle in keeping my home. I lost my old job and letting the wrong people stay with me led to where I am currently. Now, I’m fighting to get out of my situation. I’m embarrassed. I’m ashamed, but I know I couldn’t control something that was out of my hands. I have moments where I’m doing good and feel like giving up. I have my moments where I decide to keep trying no matter how hard it gets. I currently work as a package handler but make only enough for survival, food, transportation to/from work, and sometimes an Airbnb for a few days or a hotel if I’m able to.

I need help. I stopped asking for help because I thought more about others' opinions of me that I suffered silently behind it. It’s hard trying to save up for a new home and hoping to secure a second job to help me pay off what I owe my old apartments while trying to survive at the same time.

I’ve cried endlessly. I’ve wanted to give up. I’ve questioned my existence. I’ve gone through the roller coaster of emotions. “Ask and you shall receive” is a Bible verse I remember and forget sometimes to live by.

I’m fighting to reclaim my life back. I don’t want this to be my story anymore, and I don’t want this to be how my story ends. I desire to be back on my feet in a new home.

It’s been extremely tough, and I’ve been trusting the process, relying on faith to get me through and by.

Thank you