Mavis, Maple, and Kitty…3 Amigas 

Hello. My name is Kasey and I never thought I'd be here, but here I am. A few months ago, the one person that I used to trust with my whole heart, assaulted me, several times. I'm now unfortunately one of the many faces of family violence. It's not just physical, it's extremely mental and emotional. It escalated to a level I never thought he was capable of. I feel like my soul has been stripped away.  

From all of the actual abuse, I'm having to go through being able to survive alone again. He literally took everything from me. I'm now facing me and my 3 kitties being without a home. I recently had to go to eviction court. I was given an attorney from legal aid. He's awesome and filed an appeal to help keep me in my apartment, however in order for me to be able to stay, I am required to pay December's rent to the court by Tuesday 12/17 in the afternoon. If I don't, they can issue a writ of possession and I will be forced to leave. I don't have any family or friends here and I've been so embarrassed. 

I'm in desperate of help. I need help with the following: covering December rent, assistance with my utility bill, along with basic needs items such as food for myself and the kitties, hygiene products and household items such as toilet paper, trash bags, etc. 

In the event I'm not able to raise enough for the rent, the money that is donated will go towards moving truck, storage of my entire apartment, temporary lodging and basic needs items. 

I have reached out to several organizations for assistance however with it being the holidays, it's been tough. 

I would even be super grateful to receive donated items if you would rather do that. I just really need help getting back on stable ground. I don't think I could surrender my kitties. They help me with my anxiety so much it would hurt my heart far to much. I have nothing left, no money, running very low on food, and feel empty inside. I'm so scared I'll have to be on the street with my girls . 

I've been looking for work from home jobs, fingers crossed something comes through. I don't like how I'm feeling having to ask others to help me. My state does off financial assistance for victims, however it is a slow process. I've submitted my paperwork for that assistance, now I'm waiting. 

Please if you can, help us. Even if you share this. Anything is very much appreciated. I will send you a handwritten thank you letter. I know it's not much but it's all I can do right now. 

Thank you so much for taking the time to learn about my situation. Have a wonderful holiday season 🎄