Hello, my name is Deborah (Debbie) Williams. Sufficed to say, 2025 was an extremely tough and challenging year. I am homeless, unemployed, and disabled. I find myself in the current situation due to no fault of my own. I am amongst the thousands of Federal Probationary Employees (illegally) terminated from my newly secured job with the Federal Government.

January 27, 2026 would have marked my one year of service as a Federal Employee and employment at United States Patent and Trade Office (USPTO). Bittersweet. I was never afforded the opportunity to learn, grow, expand my skills, talent, strengths, etc as my job was essentially stolen from me leaving me financially cripple. It was my desire to ultimately retire as a Federal Employee; but sadly it will never be. Since being fired twice, I have remained unemployed, homeless, financially crippled, etc. Every day is a daily struggle to survive. I have shared my story on WUSA9 with Larry Miller as part of his continuing reporting of The Federal Workforce Fallout series. Words will never fully express the sheer devastation I continue to feel. 

After working more than (25) years as a Federal Contractor, GOD finally answered my prayer in granting me a Human Resources Assistant (HRA) at (USPTO). The agency is also one of the best within the Federal Government. I was also hired under Schedule A authority. Although there are many ongoing Court challenges regarding the merits of (our) terminations, the wheels of Justice continue to move slowly. Since being terminated twice, I have been on an exhaustive search for alternate employment to no avail. My experience as a Contractor, HRA/HRS, and Legal (Paralegal/Legal Asst) have led nowhere. It is frustrating and totally disheartening. The job market is extremely tight as so many talented people are vying for employment. Due to the job loss, my already dire circumstances continued to rapidly deteriorate. As such, and setting pride aside, I am bravely stepping out on faith that someone can and will be able to lend a hand to help me and my fur baby, Hope, with some of our basic needs. 

I yearn to have the opportunity to afford a safe, forever home for myself and Hope. I want a place to sleep without uncertainty and having to restart. Essentials, clothing, basic necessities, etc are urgently needed. Presently, I have depleted all my funds causing me to reach out for help until I receive my next disability payment. Donations will support housing related costs, basic living expenses, food, and to help rebuild a foundation to cease living in survival mode.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for taking the time to read my story. I believe better days are indeed ahead, and every bit of kindness brings me closer to stability and peace of mind.

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