Hello my dear friends we are in need of monetary help.
Let me just say, I am not one to ask for help unless it is very necessary. However, let me start from the beginning.
Some of you may know that LeVell and I have been living from hotel to hotel since August 2022. We had to move from our apartment in Norwalk, CA and no this was not an eviction. During our search we were unable to get approved. We were denied for separate times and since we had already given our notice, we thought we would just do the hotel thing for a bit. We attempted to save money and look for apartment, but it because really hard. Landlords wanted your whole life story, bank statements, pay statements, deposit and the first month’s rent. We soon realized they were not going to make it easy on renters period.
So we did what we needed to do to survive. At first I was embarrassed. Then I found out I have several friends that had to do the same thing for a while. That it wasn’t just us. Crazy it is more people them we realize. Getting though the holidays was really hard, but God got us through it.
Year End was crazy. The job was really working me. I was working 20 hours a day, except Sundays. To add to my pain we had a RIF (Reduction In Workforce) starting the New Year. I was processing 2 to 3 payrolls a week. By March I was on the chopping block.
March 8, 2023 was my last day. Once again I was hunting for a job. Which I had already started back in January. I was looking for part time work. To make extra money to get the apartment, but now it has become the job that is going to save us. However, before we get to the saving we need a little assistance.
My background check is done and I am waiting on them to tell me my start date. I was hoping to start March 27th, but that day has come and gone. The realization is we are running out of cash. The unemployment check I receive was only for 1 week. I won’t be able to recertify until April 9th. I am hoping by then I am working with the new job.
I have reopened my Uber account to connect to this cool website that allows you to rent cars for a decent price. It is called HyreCar. Only thing is I need $150 to even get that started. We’ve reached out to the local shelter to see if there is any emergency housing we can apply for a couple of weeks. We are waiting for their response.
To add to the perfect storm of things, LeVell lost is CA Real ID. We can’t get a replacement until we have an apartment because we have to bring paperwork to verify his residency. I think we can get a regular driver’s license, but that will have to be done when we can get the money flowing. Until then he can’t apply for a job.
And now we have one week to get $870 together. I know..WOW. I can’t believe how high the rates are at the beginning of the month. It makes no sense.
We are staying at the Budget Inn in Lawndale, CA. The rates are as follows:
April 2: $147
April 3: $147
April 4: $85
April 5: $85
April 6: $85
April 7: $113
April 8: $113
April 9: $93
April 10: $85
What we are asking is if anyone would be so kind to pay for a one night stay? Or if you would be willing to give something to help us. I know this is a long stretch and I know we are all struggling with our own issues, but I was always taught if you don’t ask you won’t know what people can do for you.
You know how private I can be. So you know this is really hard for me.
If you can help you can send money by these platforms:
Zelle: stace0701@gmail.com
Venmo: @SYMcClain
Cash App: $istacysweets
Or I can come get it. Just email me and we’ll set up some time to meet at a specific location.
We appreciate anything you can do and we appreciate you!
- Stacy
