My name is Heidi, I'm struggling to pay rent this month, and I need your help.

Rent is due this weekend (July 4th).

I need to have the money in my bank account by this Friday (July 3rd).

I currently have a partial amount saved ($500).

I need $500 to pay the rest of it.

Outside of that rent payment, I don't have any money for food, healthcare, or any other bills.

I work from home, but my next check isn't until next weekend, which is too late. (I've already asked the landlord if payment can be pushed back a week. Unfortunately, they have a strict payment policy, no exceptions.)

I've called local groups and charities (in PA), including 211, county services, shelters, and religious groups. They don't have the funding to help, or I don't meet certain requirements (e.g., many are only for families or the elderly).

I called a crisis service while I was in the early stages of a panic attack, to see if they could help. (They couldn't.)

I can't ask family for help, because they've caused a lifetime of abuse and domestic violence. (And they are why I'm in this situation, to begin with.)

That is why I'm asking you for help. I don't know what else to do, and my time and options have run out. If I can't make this payment, I'll be evicted, and I have nowhere to go. I've been having multiple panic attacks per day because I'm terrified of being homeless (or going back to that abusive house), and I don't know what else to do.

Please help me get to my $500 goal. Please help me stay off the streets and out of an abusive home.

Any amount will help, and sharing this link on social media will also be appreciated.

Thank you.