Support Kaleb's Housing Crisis Solution

Hi everyone, my name is Kaleb Cole, and I’m reaching out at a moment I never thought I’d find myself in. I’ve always tried to be independent, to find a way through tough situations, but right now, I genuinely don’t know how I’m going to make it without help.

I have to move out of my current student housing by August 1st, and I don’t have the money I need to secure a new place in time. I thought I had everything lined up. I’ve been working, performing, and doing everything in my power to stay on my feet, but it just hasn’t been enough. Now I’m staring down the terrifying reality that in just a few days, I may not have a place to live.

I’m asking for help to raise $2,600, which will cover:

• A security deposit

• First month’s rent

• Basic furniture and essentials (a mattress, small table, etc.)

• Transaction fees from the platform

That amount would give me the chance to secure housing and stay near my job and the musical I’m performing in, without losing everything I’ve worked so hard to build.

I’m not someone who takes asking for help lightly. This isn’t easy for me to write. But I’m scared. I don’t have family who can help financially, and I don’t have the kind of backup plan I wish I did. My job, my show, and everything I’ve poured my heart into are here. Going back to my parents’ house isn’t an option, it’s hours away, and doing so would mean losing both my income and the momentum I’ve worked so hard to create.

I just need a roof over my head. A safe, stable place where I can breathe, sleep, and keep showing up for the life I’ve been building. Every hour that passes without a solution is another wave of anxiety. I’m trying to stay strong, but the fear of being unhoused, of not knowing where I’ll go, is becoming too heavy to carry alone.

How You Can Help:

If you’re in a place where you can give, any amount helps, even $5, $10, or $20. It adds up. You’re not just helping me pay for housing, you’re helping me survive a moment I never thought I’d be in. You’re helping me hold on to my job, my dream, and my dignity.

And if you can’t donate, sharing this link means just as much. You never know who might see it and decide to lend a hand.

This is vulnerable. It’s scary. But I know that sometimes the only way forward is to ask for help, even when it’s uncomfortable. I believe in community. I believe in kindness. And right now, I’m holding on to hope that someone reading this might be willing to help me get through this.

Thank you for reading. Thank you for caring. Thank you for helping me stay safe, stay housed, and stay here.

With all my heart,

Kaleb Cole