Support Us Through This Crisis

I never imagined I’d be in a position where I’d need to ask for this kind of help, but life has hit us harder than we ever expected. My roommate and I are now facing eviction, financial instability, and serious health challenges, all while grieving an unimaginable loss. Not long ago, I lost my partner unexpectedly, and it shattered the world we were building together. One of the last joyful things we shared was adopting our three cats—sweet, playful little souls who quickly became part of our family. They were meant to be our future, and now, in the wake of his passing, they’ve become my emotional anchors—my best friends—during this incredibly dark time. Along with our dog, they’re part of what keeps me going every day.

Until recently, we were living in a stable situation. Our longtime landlord had always expressed that she preferred having us as tenants. Then, out of the blue, she informed us that she would not be renewing our lease—not because of anything we did wrong, but because she wanted to rent the unit to a friend of hers. We were heartbroken and shocked, especially given the short notice. With very limited options, we had to move quickly and the only available housing that allowed all of our pets and wasn’t a hotel came with a rent increase of over $800 a month. We did what we had to do to keep our little family together, but the financial strain has been crushing.

To make things worse, my roommate lost their job, cutting our household income in half. At the same time, I’m out on workers’ comp due to a serious injury, with surgery scheduled at the end of this month. Recovery will take time, and I won’t be able to return to work right away. Between the grief, the rent hike, the loss of income, and my upcoming surgery, we’re trying to hold everything together—but we need help.

We’re asking for support to stay housed during this crisis—to keep our pets safe, pay rent, and get through this transition without losing even more. Any contribution, no matter the size, will make a real difference. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for taking the time to read this and for any help you can offer.