http://www.democraticunderground.com/10025576345Tue Sep 23, 2014, 07:04 PM
moriah (4,497 posts)
A better crowdfunding site than GoFundMe?
I'm kind of in a crisis, and I wouldn't come to DU about it, except that I'm not sure what else to do.
As you're aware, I am on SSDI. When I got my backpay and was able to pay off my bills (including the money I owed the guy who was nice enough to let me stay with him while I was going through my approval process), I thought I had a roommate who was willing to share the expenses on a place with me. She bailed at the last minute, and I found another roommate who really did need me -- the one who was recently acquitted of shooting a wife-beater.
Sadly, though, for the last several months she has not been able to pay her rent. I wasn't about to kick her out when I knew her trial was coming up -- too soft-hearted. But it's gotten to the point where I had to put last month's rent on a credit card, and this month I will have to give up the place I'm in and get a new place.
I found one I will be able to afford easily ($525 a month, all utilities paid, where I'm paying $1000 on this place without the renters paying me anything), the trouble is they are requiring a $500 deposit, which I do NOT have, and there's no way I can come up with that money. I can't keep paying the bills on this place and my landlord wants me out by the 30th. A friend suggested to set up a GoFundMe, but given their stance on abortion funding, I don't want to give them money from any donations that anyone might make to help me get into this new place.
Does anyone have any suggestions? I mean, if I'm evicted I can get on the homeless shelter waiting list, but there's no way I'd be able to keep my cat, and he's what keeps me going. Without him I wouldn't even get out of bed most days. I checked on public housing, since i qualify, but their waiting list is 3 months, and I have to be out sooner than that.
Any thoughts, energy, prayers, etc, to perhaps finding a place that won't charge that kind of deposit would be greatly appreciated as well.
Response to catrose (Reply #1)
Tue Sep 23, 2014, 07:55 PM
moriah (4,497 posts)
2. Thank you -- I just don't want to support anti-choice fundies.
Appreciate the best wishes for me and my kitty.... he's been laying on me all day, knows something's wrong. He's a good cat.
He is hungry and hoping that you die.
Hard to argue it is a bad thing.
Response to moriah (Reply #2)
Tue Sep 23, 2014, 08:04 PM
catrose (1,157 posts)
3. I understand
I've stopped dealing with GFM for the same reason. Let us know when your page is up. Kitties are worth all the effort!
If you qualify for Meals on Wheels, they bring pet food too. And my rescue, when someone calls to ask us to rehome a cat, we ask what it will take to keep the pet. It's easier to find money for deposits, vet care, whatever than to find foster space for another cat. I know you'll get what you need to stay with your cat.
The cat has a meal lined up,just needs patience.
Response to catrose (Reply #3)
Tue Sep 23, 2014, 08:19 PM
moriah (4,497 posts)
5. I would hate to have to even consider surrendering him.
I've even got a script for him from my doctor, as an "Emotional Support Animal".
I think MoW only serves seniors in my area, there's just not enough funding for us younger agoraphobes. But thank you so much for your suggestions, and well-wishes. I'm trying not to stress but ... well, can't help it.
I had to see what that is.
Agoraphobia (ag-uh-ruh-FOE-be-uh) is a type of anxiety disorder in which you fear and often avoid places or situations that might cause you to panic and make you feel trapped, helpless or embarrassed.
With agoraphobia, you fear an actual or anticipated situation, such as using public transportation, being in open or enclosed spaces, standing in line or being in a crowd. The anxiety is caused by fear that there's no easy way to escape or seek help if intense anxiety develops. Most people who have agoraphobia develop it after having one or more panic attacks, causing them to fear another attack and avoid the place where it occurred.
People with agoraphobia often have a hard time feeling safe in any public place, especially where crowds gather. You may feel that you need a companion, such as a relative or friend, to go with you to public places. The fears can be so overwhelming that you may feel unable to leave your home.
Agoraphobia treatment can be challenging because it usually means confronting your fears. But with talk therapy (psychotherapy) and medications, you can escape the trap of agoraphobia and live a more enjoyable life.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/agoraphobia/basics/definition/con-20029996
So this is what makes you "disabled"?
