Help me get my own place back!

Hi there! If you're reading this, it means you came from either Reddit  or somewhere like Instagram.  A lot of people insisted that I make a gofundme, so I'm hoping maybe it might make a tiny difference. I dealt with years of abuse from my mother that has affected my life as well as my siblings lives negatively and due to that I didn't make the best choices for myself. I lost my apartment a few months ago and have been either crashing on couches or sleeping on the train while I pursue a better life. For the most part, I have been doing gigs and side jobs to keep myself afloat. My main issue is, it's very difficult to save up enough to move into a comfortable room or small apartment in my city. I also can't leave my city, as I'd be leaving my younger siblings to fend for themselves. 

I'm a freelance photographer living in NYC and I have been doing photography for about 3 years. I plan on re-educating myself and learning other photography/marketing related skills so that I can continue to sustain myself while doing something I love. I plan on inspiring others so they may be able to find strength in ways I couldn't. I plan on pushing myself out of all my bad habits so I can be a better role model to my little siblings as well and the people who look up to my photos. I plan on working very hard on my end to help myself but if anyone is willing to help, I will appreciate it immensely.

GOALS/NEEDS:
1) My main goal is to be able to have my own affordable apartment/private space so that I don't have to sleep outside or inconvenience my friends. The deposit and first months rent for an apartment is the hardest part here. I don't need furniture or anything, just as long as I have a safe space I'm happy. 
2) Maybe a bunch of fresh socks? I run through those crazy quick.
3) Enough to take some cheap driving lessons in NYC as well as the test so that I can have more opportunities job wise.

Overall total? I'd say about $3-4k but ANYTHING helps even if I only make $10.


I'd also appreciate if anyone with a successful background in marketing/graphic design who works in NYC would be willing to mentor me. I'm willing to learn and work hard so that I can support myself and have the means/insight necessary to build my business from the ground up.

Here are some of my portraits/cityscape photos!