Surviving Homelessness in the Quad Cities
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Hello friends and family,
Unfortunately, due to some unfortunate diagnoses of mental illness stemming from childhood trauma and the extreme stress and burden of carrying the expectations of my school and myself, I am in a position where I've medically withdrawn from Augustana College. In doing so, I've become homeless and without a meal plan. I've resorted to eating whatever friends can provide me and small meals while relying on the kindness of friends in the Quad Cities area to live until summer vacation starts and I can (if the Dean of Students office can get me registered in time as per promise) live on campus and be given a job via the RHA.
I'm ashamed to come have come to these circumstances, and I really, truly do not take asking from loved ones and friends likely unless it is necessary. Right now, I know, I need help. I don't even necessarily need $1000, I just need whatever you, your family, your loved ones can provide me so that I can get on my feet and get back to my education.
Anything at all, even cents, would do wonders to help me. Transportation on the bus, money to buy more oatmeal, money to get to my doctor's appointments and get my medicines for the Past-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Severe Depression.
Anything you can provide for me would be an act of kindness and, if need be, will be repaid when I am able. I currently work for Redeemer Lutheran Church, and I do not make so much money in that job, but when summer finally approaches, I will be able to provide back to a community that loves me as much as I love it; that goes for both Round Lake and the QC and Augustana College.
Best,
Bobby Rowe
Unfortunately, due to some unfortunate diagnoses of mental illness stemming from childhood trauma and the extreme stress and burden of carrying the expectations of my school and myself, I am in a position where I've medically withdrawn from Augustana College. In doing so, I've become homeless and without a meal plan. I've resorted to eating whatever friends can provide me and small meals while relying on the kindness of friends in the Quad Cities area to live until summer vacation starts and I can (if the Dean of Students office can get me registered in time as per promise) live on campus and be given a job via the RHA.
I'm ashamed to come have come to these circumstances, and I really, truly do not take asking from loved ones and friends likely unless it is necessary. Right now, I know, I need help. I don't even necessarily need $1000, I just need whatever you, your family, your loved ones can provide me so that I can get on my feet and get back to my education.
Anything at all, even cents, would do wonders to help me. Transportation on the bus, money to buy more oatmeal, money to get to my doctor's appointments and get my medicines for the Past-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Severe Depression.
Anything you can provide for me would be an act of kindness and, if need be, will be repaid when I am able. I currently work for Redeemer Lutheran Church, and I do not make so much money in that job, but when summer finally approaches, I will be able to provide back to a community that loves me as much as I love it; that goes for both Round Lake and the QC and Augustana College.
Best,
Bobby Rowe
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Bobby Rowe
Organizer
Rock Island, IL
Megan Wagenknecht
Team member
