Help me survive and get back on my feet after job loss

Hello! My name is Ashley Harris (they/she). I am an autistic, chronically ill former essential worker. I lost my job in July 2020 because I chose my high risk family’s health over a paycheck. I had suffered a work injury at the literal beginning of the pandemic, and after my UNPAID leave ended I did not want to go back. I was receiving unemployment benefits up until September 2021, and I have been struggling to keep up with my bills and avoiding overdraft fees.

Anything that has been raised so far will help me pay for essentials, groceries, household bills and expenses, emergencies, job interview clothes, and social work licensing and exam fees. Because of my diagnoses, it is hard for me to find employment due to ableism, but I am still looking for work in spite of it.

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