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Urgent Assistance Needed for Laid Off Worker

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My name is Adaeze, and I was laid off from my low-wage job at a museum three months ago due to budget cuts. I got this job in November, after being underemployed for all of 2024. Before working at the museum, I was able to earn some money doing odd jobs, but nothing consistent or reliable, so I wasn't able to save or put money away for a situation such as this. Since these odd jobs didn't give me W-2s, and I only worked at the museum for three months, I don't currently qualify for unemployment insurance, so I have no source of income. I tried applying for SNAP, but I can't meet the residency requirements.

My roommate, whom I pay rent to, has been very understanding of my situation for the past few months, as she has let me owe her two months' rent while I am seeking employment. I haven't been able to catch up, and I still owe her half of March's rent as well. She unfortunately has expressed that she can only support me for another month, and while I'm hoping to have found employment by then, I can't risk being housing insecure. While I owe her $2500 now, I'm asking for a bit more to cover my bills and buy groceries while I continue to seek employment.

I have been applying to jobs consistently to no avail. In the past three months, I've applied to over 80 positions, been interviewed for four of those, and am yet to be hired anywhere. I have greatly appreciated the help I've received from family and friends these past three months, but my needs currently exceed their ability to help. I'm making this survival fundraiser to lean on my greater community and ask for any possible support, no matter how small, while I navigate my current situation. Thank you!
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Adaeze Williams
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Brooklyn, NY

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