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April 2017, I was blessed with my very own place, as a single mom of 2, and one on the way. Endless hours of scrolling through Pinterest, pinning ideas, getting Brantlee excited to paint his own side of the room in his favorite lego theme, and spending much quality time with a new friend painting every room, so I can get my furniture moved in and start my new life right where I needed to be.
As most of you reading this have monetary responsibilities of your own, you know where I’m coming from when I say the bills of being a homeowner of an old house, previously owned by drug dealers started piling up, things started breaking, and money got stretched thin. Paying off my student debt was no longer an option, getting a new vehicle to replace the broken down 2002 Honda Accord I got from my marriage, with a wheel bearing going out and a few other problems was never gonna happen either. But finally I got a job at a local salon where life started looking up, was catching up on back taxes for my house (all I owe on it currently). Then the opportunity to purchase a trailblazer from my friend came up and we worked out a payment plan and a deal where insurance, and plates would remain in their name until I pay it off. Well an ex of hers came into the picture and in an effort to hurt her, he stole the license plate off my vehicle when I was cutting her hair, as well as cancelled the insurance. As I was driving to pick up my babies from their dad a cop pulled me over for no plate and eventually no insurance. So long story short on September 6th 2018, I was arrested and booked in the Ithaca jail. Thank the heavens my mom was able to take the kids as in most situations when a parent is arrested and other parent in there kids go to the state. Luckily the cop didn’t post bond on me but as I was sitting in that holding cell all alone I had a panic attack. It was the tip of the iceberg that pushed me to rock bottom. I was released at 230am on September 7th. But the nightmare wasn’t over I had no money to get my vehicle plated, insured, and out of the impound (345.00), nor did I have the money for the court fees I would occur (750.00), not to mention the misdemeanor I have my record now. With all these unexpected issues popping up I had to decide where my money went and my electricity/water/heat never got shut off, but I’ve been close to going back to jail for non payment, missing car payments and having my car back, which also for obvious reasons is some what a necessity. Then on February 3rd at 330am I was involved in a car accident lost control of my trailblazer on a patch of ice, luckily it was just me in the car and I was fine but now there is physical damage to my vehicle on top of lack of power steering ansd now I’m in my over my head. I have less than 2 months to come up with 2195.00 to save my house from foreclosure. For my youngest it’s the only house he’s known, my oldest loves his own room, and my daughter loves going shopping in every room. As most of you know I am a photographer, but this weather and lack of indoor studio I am unable to book shoots, and Im also a hair dresser however I recently lost my job at the salon because I didn’t have a sitter, nor can I afford one to this day to even be able to get a part time job, and I had to miss a lot of days. Now I don’t want you to think this is me reaching my hand out for free money, but rather a single mom who’s hit her share of struggles and bad luck, as she’s trying to do everything she can for her and her 3 babie sto just stay afloat. I have until March 30th 2019, to come up with this money or I lose my house, I lose our home, our independence, or safe haven. I’ve gone to the meetings to ask for extensions but because I’ve reached for help from other agencies and such they denied it. So all in all I’m desperate, and I’m swallowing my pride and trying to reach out for help, when I’m struggling to stand back up on my own, anything and everything will help thank you, and love you all.
As most of you reading this have monetary responsibilities of your own, you know where I’m coming from when I say the bills of being a homeowner of an old house, previously owned by drug dealers started piling up, things started breaking, and money got stretched thin. Paying off my student debt was no longer an option, getting a new vehicle to replace the broken down 2002 Honda Accord I got from my marriage, with a wheel bearing going out and a few other problems was never gonna happen either. But finally I got a job at a local salon where life started looking up, was catching up on back taxes for my house (all I owe on it currently). Then the opportunity to purchase a trailblazer from my friend came up and we worked out a payment plan and a deal where insurance, and plates would remain in their name until I pay it off. Well an ex of hers came into the picture and in an effort to hurt her, he stole the license plate off my vehicle when I was cutting her hair, as well as cancelled the insurance. As I was driving to pick up my babies from their dad a cop pulled me over for no plate and eventually no insurance. So long story short on September 6th 2018, I was arrested and booked in the Ithaca jail. Thank the heavens my mom was able to take the kids as in most situations when a parent is arrested and other parent in there kids go to the state. Luckily the cop didn’t post bond on me but as I was sitting in that holding cell all alone I had a panic attack. It was the tip of the iceberg that pushed me to rock bottom. I was released at 230am on September 7th. But the nightmare wasn’t over I had no money to get my vehicle plated, insured, and out of the impound (345.00), nor did I have the money for the court fees I would occur (750.00), not to mention the misdemeanor I have my record now. With all these unexpected issues popping up I had to decide where my money went and my electricity/water/heat never got shut off, but I’ve been close to going back to jail for non payment, missing car payments and having my car back, which also for obvious reasons is some what a necessity. Then on February 3rd at 330am I was involved in a car accident lost control of my trailblazer on a patch of ice, luckily it was just me in the car and I was fine but now there is physical damage to my vehicle on top of lack of power steering ansd now I’m in my over my head. I have less than 2 months to come up with 2195.00 to save my house from foreclosure. For my youngest it’s the only house he’s known, my oldest loves his own room, and my daughter loves going shopping in every room. As most of you know I am a photographer, but this weather and lack of indoor studio I am unable to book shoots, and Im also a hair dresser however I recently lost my job at the salon because I didn’t have a sitter, nor can I afford one to this day to even be able to get a part time job, and I had to miss a lot of days. Now I don’t want you to think this is me reaching my hand out for free money, but rather a single mom who’s hit her share of struggles and bad luck, as she’s trying to do everything she can for her and her 3 babie sto just stay afloat. I have until March 30th 2019, to come up with this money or I lose my house, I lose our home, our independence, or safe haven. I’ve gone to the meetings to ask for extensions but because I’ve reached for help from other agencies and such they denied it. So all in all I’m desperate, and I’m swallowing my pride and trying to reach out for help, when I’m struggling to stand back up on my own, anything and everything will help thank you, and love you all.
Organizer
Jessica VanHoose
Organizer
Ithaca, MI