This is very difficult to admit, but I'm facing homelessness, and I need your help. [View all]

[ColesCountyDem]

As some you will recall, I was laid off two years ago when my job was outsourced. Although I did receive unemployment and extended unemployment, those benefits ended. I've desperately and diligently searched for work, but to no avail. Unfortunately, I am in the 'over 50 and over-qualified' niche so many of us in our mid-50's find ourselves.

I've recently been diagnosed with some significant, long-term health issues in addition to those I already have, and that has forced me to cease looking for work and to apply for Social Security disability. I have employed an attorney to assist me, and he is confident that my application will be approved, although it will likely take 8-10 months before that happens.

In the mean time, my total monthly income consists of a Link (SNAP) card, Medicaid and a $125/month cash grant from my township government. I cashed in my only 'savings' this past spring-- my small life insurance policy-- and was using that money to cover monthly expenses. With the death of my son on June 8th, I spent most of the remaining balance for his cremation and inurment. As of Friday, I spent the last $400 cash I had to pay my rent, and I'm now dead broke and looking homelessness squarely in the face.

If you could see your way to help me 'bridge' my finances between now and when my SS disability is approved, I would greatly appreciate it. Even small amounts will add up. I have both a GoFundMe account and a PayPal account. My GoFundme page is here:

http://www.gofundme.com/cip3vw

I can provide you with my PayPal account information, if you will inbox me here.

Thanking you in advance for your generosity, I am,

-- Bob (ColesCountyDem).