Single Mom of 2 asking for a chance at stability

Life hasn't been easy, but its always been worth it. By the grace of God I graduated for the first time in my life back in April of 2022. I was able to walk the stage and receive a diploma and it was one of my proudest moments in life. I'm only the second in 5 generations to graduate college. The path to get here though? I'll keep it short and just say: pregnant at 18, 15 year toxic and abusive relationship, 15 years of addiction and 7 beautiful years of sobriety and slowly but surely gaining my life back and doing whatever I can to give my girls the life they deserve. We have been through so much but they are perfect in absolutely every way and I honestly feel I'm letting them down by not having gained a career that will provide for us and give us stability - emotionally and financially. I'm close to losing everything - I've already had my car repoed. I'm close, too close, to being homeless with a 5 year old (thankfully my intelligent, oldest, beautiful girl is in college and living with her father, so thankful!) 

I have applied to every single job I can with 8 years of experience in healthcare BUT in order to gain entry into the coding field - you have to be certified. There is no way around it. Look up any coding job, it will require the CPC. I have trained for this, I know I can do it and give my girls a good, good life. I just need a hand up in gaining my certification. I've turned to GoFundMe before and I was so thankful to everyone who donated to me and helped me get the training I needed. I'm ready now, to gain my certificate and gain a full time job with health benefits. I live in a small coastal town full of old money - everything is expensive, jobs are beyond scarce. I can't find affordable housing much less without fulltime employment. There is absolutely no way around it. They don't have shelters here or resources for moms in my situation. I've looked, I've asked, and now I'm humbling myself again to ask a bunch of beautiful strangers on the internet to help fullfill my dream and help give my girls the stability they deserve and what I've worked so hard for. 

I'm not good with asking for help, it gives me anxiety, and I end up saying too much.. so I will leave it here. I will post proof of all cost that I am requesting. Will also post receipts for everything purchase so you know you r funds went to exactly what I'm asking for and nothing less and nothing more! 

Please feel free to message me with any and all asks! I'm an open book. I promise to pay it forward once I gain my certification and gain employment. I truly believe this is what life is all about. Helping others to have a beautiful, happy, stable life. 

COSTS:

$353.60 - 5 books from Optum 360 - cheapest I could find with discount from a free review course I took through AMCI. Required to take exam - open book.  

$927.29 - 

• $140 AAPC - required to take exam, will show AAPC rules in screenshot. 
• Exam Review (one day) 
• $499 - 2 attempts at the CPC exam. If I purchase one at $399, and fail, I have to pay another $399 to test again. For $100 more I will gain two attempts though I'm confident I won't need the second - God willing! 
• $150 - study guide 
• Practice Exams Bundle    
• $25 Shipping for the study guide and exams. 

I appreciate you taking the time to read my story and if you can't donate, which I understand - times are so hard for everyone - but if you could just send an encouraging word, thought, or prayer - those are more than appreciated as well! I love you all! From the deepest parts of my heart - THANK YOU!