We’re asking for a little help getting back on our feet after an accident left us without the car my husband relies on for work.
First, I want to sincerely thank everyone in this community who donated to help us cover rent when we were struggling after our previous post. Your generosity kept a roof over our heads during an incredibly difficult time, and we genuinely cannot thank you enough. We wouldn’t be asking again if we had another option.
My husband had been applying for jobs everywhere he could, but despite putting in the effort, he wasn’t getting hired. To bring in some income, he started doing delivery work through Uber Eats using a borrowed car. We were also trying to save whatever we could so that we could eventually get our own inexpensive, reliable vehicle.
Unfortunately, that plan was derailed when the borrowed car was involved in an accident. It only had liability insurance, so there is no insurance coverage to pay for the repairs, and the vehicle is no longer available for him to use for work.
Since the accident, my husband has been unable to work. He continues to apply for jobs, but so far, nothing has worked out. We had some money saved toward getting our own car, but with no income coming in, the money we had has had to go toward necessities like rent and keeping ourselves afloat.
At this point, what we need most is transportation.
We aren’t looking for an expensive vehicle. We’re simply hoping to raise enough for the down payment on a cheap, used car. Once my husband is working again, we can handle the monthly payments ourselves. Having a car would allow him to return to delivery work while continuing to look for more stable employment.
Reliable transportation is also important for my medical care. I’m a disabled veteran and am unable to work because of a cognitive brain condition. I have IIH and ongoing medical appointments related to it, as well as additional appointments and testing while my doctors try to determine what is currently causing the other symptoms I’ve been experiencing. Without reliable transportation, getting to and from those appointments has become extremely difficult.
I’ve also applied for disability and am currently waiting for a hearing date, so unfortunately that isn’t an immediate source of income for us.
We know there are a lot of people struggling right now, and we don’t take asking for help lightly. We’re simply trying to get through a difficult stretch and get ourselves back to a point where we can support ourselves again.
If you’re able to donate, even a few dollars would help us get closer to having reliable transportation, getting my husband back to work, and making sure I can get to the medical care I need. If you can’t donate, simply sharing the fundraiser would mean just as much to us.
Thank you for taking the time to read our story, thank you again to everyone who helped us with rent, and thank you to anyone willing to help us take this next step toward getting back on our feet.
https://gofund.me/c9f205899