Support Shirley Landry and Her Boys in Their Time of Need

Hello, my name is Shirley Landry. I'm a single mother of two amazing boys. Before I share my story, I would like to say I'm uncomfortable asking for help, but I'm learning it's okay to ask.

This is my last resort. I want to start by saying I'm not just asking for a handout. I do have a job which I enjoy. I currently work at the Salvation Army Shelter. I'm also looking for another job. I would also like to add that anyone who donates to my family and lives in the area, we can arrange for my family to come and do work on my off day, which is Saturday, to show my thanks. I would feel better about myself knowing I worked for the help. I'm asking for help with rent and bills. The home that God has blessed me and my family with costs more than I make. When I moved into my home, I moved in with a roommate. My roommate decided to move out with a man, which left me unable to afford the home. However, I did get a second job that I worked for six months. I worked the two jobs until I couldn't anymore. I was mentally and physically overwhelmed. I worked as a peer recovery coach in Manteca, California, in the morning, M-F 8:30 am till 1:00 pm. I would drive straight to my boys' school in Lodi to pick my son up at 1:45 pm, then head to my oldest son's school for 2:20 pm, straight home, cook, done by maybe 4:30 pm, sleep for about 3 hours, get up, shower, get dressed, head to Tracy for work at the Salvation Army, which is a 45-minute commute, clock in at 10 pm-6:30 am, which I worked T-M with no off day because when I was off from one job, I had to work the other. My body couldn't go anymore, which put me in a bind. I do have friends that let me borrow money for gas and help with a bill. I pay it back, then I'm back where I started, needing money for a bill or gas. However, my family does odd jobs when a friend has work for us; we also recycle, etc. I don't have many friends to lean on and really don't want to anyway. I love being the giver, not the receiver. I don't have family here in California, and the family I have back home in Louisiana is struggling themselves. The reason I shared this is because I need everyone to know I'm trying. I know I will get that second job, but I need help keeping my home and all utilities on until I can get that job. Every month, my family worries about having a roof over our heads and if we will have lights or gas. I can't lie; I'm so tired sometimes I want to throw in the towel, but if I do, who will my boys have to be there for them? I'm a single mother asking for help.