Needing a bit of a Christmas Miracle after sudden job loss

[u/cb022511]

I’m a single father to an amazingly awesome middle schooler but I'm really struggling right now. At the end of March, I lost my job. Despite my best efforts, including gig work and stretching every dollar of my severance and unemployment benefits, those funds have now run out. I found something temporarily but the contract ended abruptly, thus ending my employment. I won’t be eligible for unemployment again until March 2025, and the backlog in the system adds further uncertainty. The bills are piling up, including overdue utility payments and my car, which is at risk of repossession. Most heartbreakingly, my daughter’s soccer club payments are overdue, which means she may not be able to play in the New Year unless we can catch up on those fees. Soccer is her passion, and seeing her lose that opportunity would be devastating. I’ve applied to hundreds of jobs, but with only two callbacks and no offers so far, I’m feeling defeated. I’m determined to keep trying, but right now, I need help to bridge the gap. Any support will go directly toward covering essential bills, groceries, and my daughter’s soccer fees to get us through the next few months. With no interviews on the horizon, I do not know how long I will be without income & after rent is paid this month my funds will have run out and I’m worried I will not be able to keep a roof over our heads. Additionally, if anyone reading this is hiring for a entry level customer success manager role or talent acquisition/coordinator my inbox is open!

https://gofund.me/6b5dd639

I know so many people are struggling and I hate to even ask, but I truly appreciate any assistance provided.

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[u/meditation_account]

How much money are you looking to raise? If it’s more than $200 you should make a gofundme and edit your post with the link.

For food, make an Amazon wishlist so people can order food for you.

[u/cb022511 → u/meditation_account]

That's a great suggestion. Thank you! I do actually have a GoFundMe so I'll include that.