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Help Rasheen Secure Housing and Stability

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Help Me Get Back on My Feet: Emergency Housing and Living Expenses


## My Goal:

I'm aiming to raise at least $1,000 to cover the costs of room and board for another month. This will give me the stability I need to focus on finding a more permanent solution and getting back on my feet.


## My Story:

Hello everyone,

I'm a father, writer, and fellow citizen - I'm now reaching out to my community in a time of need. I'm facing a tough situation where I'm struggling to find stable housing, manage my mental and physical health, and provide for my children. With only less than a month left before my current temporary housing arrangement ends, I'm racing against time to find a solution. I'm in urgent need of help to cover the costs of room and board for at least another month, which will give me some breathing room to focus on finding a better solution.


## My Challenges:

**Housing:** I’m currently staying at an Airbnb, but I need to find a more permanent or semi-permanent housing solution. If I can’t find a solution, I’ll be on the street the night before Halloween. I need to raise enough money to afford another month of room and board, which costs around $40-50 per day.

**Transportation:** I don’t have a vehicle and will need to rely on public transportation, which I’m not familiar with in this town. Uber and Lyft are options, but they are costly. A bike could help, but it has its limitations.

**Mental Health:** My concentration is shot, and I’m struggling with depression. I need to find ways to manage my stress and anxiety. I need to see a doctor and possibly get a prescription, but I don’t have the means to do so right now.

**Finances:** I have no money and need to start earning immediately. My writing income has dried up, and I need a job that can accommodate my current circumstances.


## My Assets:

  • I have a temporary place to stay, thanks to someone who helped me get into this Airbnb.
  • I have my laptop, clothes, and basic necessities for now.
  • I’m not starving, and I have a couple of people who help me in small ways.


## Why I’m Asking for Help:

I’ve been through tough times before and didn’t reach out for help. This time, I’m asking for your support. Any contribution, no matter how small, will help me secure housing and focus on improving my situation. Your generosity will also allow me to stay an active parent as I work towards some type of stability.


## How You Can Help:

  • Any contribution, big or small, will make a difference.
  • Share this request or let me know places where it might help to share it or groups I can tag on social media, etc.

If you would like to donate using a different system, I have access to all the major payment processors such as paypal, cashapp, chime, zelle, venmo, etc.

* - $silenciob
*Venmo:
- @RasheenPay
- @SBarnesWriter
*


## What I'm Doing in the Meantime:

This public request for help is a long shot, but it was suggested I give it a try. Know that I'm not resting on my laurels while going through this mess. I am actively looking into government programs, local aide, temporary work, and other avenues that might provide me assistance.

I am also still very much a content writer for hire, so I'm still looking for writing work and contracts. That said, if you would rather contract me for writing work, please do. I can create copy or blog posts for your business, I can write stories for your children, I can create poetry for your loved ones, I have no issue with ghostwriting, or I can work with you to develop your own work.

I'm grateful for any help I can get during this difficult time. Your support means the world to me, and I promise to use these funds responsibly to get back on my feet. Thank you for considering my request.



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Silencio Barnes
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Rochester, MN

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