Hi, my name is Mary. I wasn't in a wildfire, and I don't have leukemia, but I desperately need help. After trying unsuccessfully to find help through local social programs, I am resorting to this. I find myself in impossible and devastating circumstances. I am 64, college educated, have always worked, always supported myself, and I've always worked for Government contractors. In August of 2024, after being on a contract for 5 years and 4 months, I got laid off, along with about 10 other people. I'll spare you the details. I've never had a problem getting another job, as I am an a talented and creative Instructional Systems Designer. I work remotely on a computer. This time however, I don't know if it's my age, the election and following holidays, or what, but I have not been able to find a job, and my medical issues (I've had Diabetes for 33 years, and have all the co-morbidities that go with it, an open wound for 3 years, and a post-Covid necessity of using a `walker) prevent me from just picking up a Doordash job or something, to get me through. Believe me, I would if I could. I have however, looked into admin, or customer service-type remote jobs, using the computer, and/or phone. . No luck there either. I now have no credit left, my credit score is so low, there's no chance of getting a loan, and my $378 a week VA unemployment, will be ending at the end of this month. I use it to keep my internet and phone on, to continue looking for a remote computer position. I'm way behind on all bills and loan repayments, electricity and water, and 3 months behind on rent. I just got a document for an eviction hearing set for the 28th of February. This month. My total debt is like $25K plus the $40K the IRS has charged me (also a long story), but I am trying to get $8 to 10K to just pay overdue rent and bills because I feel I can still use my brain to earn. I have no family I can lean on, and the friends who have helped me really can't do any more at this point. I really am desperate to get myself and my dog through this, alive and together. If you can, please help. It's serous, and so eminent. Thank you for reading.