Hello, I never imagined I would be in a position where I needed to ask for help, but after a series of unexpected setbacks, I am struggling to keep up with basic expenses and am reaching out for support. I spent most of my career in accounting but switched to delivery work in 2019. Unfortunately, the market has become oversaturated, and despite working daily with DoorDash, Grubhub, Spark, Instacart, and Roadie, I often struggle to make even $100 a day. My monthly expenses total $3,500 before food, and I’ve now fallen behind on my auto insurance and a credit card payment. If I lose my insurance, I won’t be able to continue working, which would make my situation even worse. In 2023, I became a grandmother and now help care for my grandchild on Mondays and Tuesdays. I’ve always worked hard to support myself, but life threw some challenges my way that have made it difficult to keep up. I was sick with the flu for two weeks, and soon after, a close family member was in a horrific car accident. I spent seven hours a day helping him at home, only for him to be hospitalized again. During this time, I wasn’t able to work enough to cover my expenses, which put me in a financial hole. To secure a stable future, I started two businesses—a lemonade concession stand and a bookkeeping service. I invested in equipment, obtained all necessary licenses, and was hopeful these would provide financial stability. However, finding events for my lemonade stand has been far more difficult than expected, and my bookkeeping business needs funding for marketing to attract clients. In the meantime, I have maxed out my credit just to survive and keep these businesses going. I am determined to get back on my feet, but I need some help to bridge the gap. A donation of $1,000 or more would allow me to catch up on urgent bills, maintain my vehicle insurance, and give me the time I need to build steady income. Any amount, big or small, would mean the world to me. Thank you for reading my story and for any support you can provide. With gratitude, Terri Paypal.me/Tdig38