I am 74 and single. I have been staying at a hotel for 4 years at a much reduced rate and now with new ownership my rate went from $500 to $2400 a month. My SS Disability can't even begin to cover such a drastic increase. I am being asked to leave. I am no family except my dog who is a rescue. He is my emotional support dog and his name is Fletcher. Very shortly, Fletcher and I will be homeless. I never thought I would be doing this, but life sometimes gives one a few hard knocks. Mine came when a surgeon mangled my right hand during surgery and I lost my job, my home, my everything. So, here I am doing the unthinkable and asking for help. Thank you for your time, compassion and humanity because Fletcher's medical expenses and food are in danger of not being able to be met and that is frightening for me since he is all I have to call family.

Linda Fraim