Help Jason Marks Get Back On His Feet

Thanks so much for visiting this Go Fund Me page, and taking a few minutes to read my story and find out what's going on. I'm glad you're here.

This is not an easy thing to do. I'm terrible at asking for help, and tend to struggle until things are really bad - perhaps not the best way to deal with life. But the truth is, I'm struggling tremendously right now, and it's having an effect on my mental health. And so, I am asking for your help.

Since 2020 when so many of us were affected in numerous ways by the pandemic, I have had difficulty remaining on stable financial ground. Being evicted from my then apartment, having to move to a new, more expensive apartment, the collapse of the arts world due to Covid, losing jobs and reliable work I had been counting - all of these things slowly snowballed over time.

Finding stable work has been an enormous challenge. This year alone, I have applied for almost 150 jobs, 2 of which I got interviews for - but those did not work out. I bounce from gig to gig. I teach classes for young performers; Acting/theater work is almost non-existent for me now. I freelance as best I can, and I offer services and help to anyone who needs it. And of course, there's the joy and the magic of the holidays with Santa. But that doesn't come in until December.

In the last several days, I have received an eviction notice from my apartment complex - this has, of course, been devastating. They will drop it if I can pay what is owed, but I need to raise that prior to September 1st. I am also behind with utilities - water, electricity, water, and basic needs such as gas in my car, and groceries. I lost my insurance in late May, and have been going through red tape to get that back - but since then, I've been on my own with expensive prescription drugs, and medical appointments that have added to my debt. I feel like I can't breathe.

I am constantly grateful for the blessings I DO have. I'm relatively healthy. I don't need a new kidney. I wasn't hit by a car. I have amazing friends. I do have much to be thankful for. But we all go through rough patches, and I'm in a very dark one right now, which is why I am humbly asking for your help.

All contributions will go 100% towards my immediate needs. If you are unable to help, please consider sharing my story with others on social media. If you know of people with means to assist, please reach out and offer a person testimony if you know me. Or, if you know of jobs and work that will help me in the short term, please offer suggestions - I am always open to possibilities. I am trying my hardest to hold my head up high, but this has been one of the most challenging years of my life.

I am planning a special "thank you" concert next year for those who are able to assist. I have not performed a concert in several years now, and it would be great to get back on stage as a way to give back to those who have given to me. I will give more details on that when they are available.

Thank you for reading, for being supportive, and for caring. I am beyond appreciative for whatever you can do to help me get back on my feet.

Jason