Help a single mom of three with essentials and a reset.

Hi everyone,

I’m reaching out with a humble heart because things have become incredibly difficult, and I’m doing everything I can to keep going. As a mother, my priority has been making sure my children are safe and cared for, but in doing so, I’ve fallen behind on bills while trying to handle rent arrears, childcare costs, and basic needs.

I applied for assistance through HRA twice and was denied both times. To keep a roof over our heads, I put my entire paycheck and even my student loan refund toward the rent, getting it down to just $1,000 and working out a payment plan with my landlord. But in doing so, I had to let essential bills like electricity, internet, my phone bill, and credit cards fall behind.

We’re also struggling with something as simple as clean clothes. I’ve been hand-washing what I can, but it’s painful, time-consuming, and not enough. We have piles of laundry that need to be done, and it’s overwhelming.

I haven’t even been able to get replacement glasses and without my glasses I really cannot see. They are hanging on, but only thanks to flexible tape and a head wrap I keep on my head to keep them on my face. Insurance would cover some of the cost, but I have a very strong prescription and need lenses that darken because of my sensitivity to the light.

What I need right now is a reset—to catch up on bills, get through this rough patch, and breathe again. I’m confident I can manage things moving forward, but I need some help getting over this hump. Any support—whether it’s financial, sharing this message, or pointing me toward any resources—would mean the world to me and my family.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. Truly, anything helps.

With gratitude,
Aquiona