Help Me Start A New Life
Fundraising campaign by
John Pedigo
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US$2,291.00raised of $2,000.00 goal goal
It's time to move on.
My name is John, and I am a 49 year old person with disabilities. My only income is SSI, and I have a problem. My five year relationship with my domestic partner has ended, and I need to move on. The relationship ended because she and I grew apart. There are no villains in this story, it's just something that happens. We loved each other then, and now we don't. Unfortunately, I have no resources to draw upon to make this move happen. I have no savings, and none of my family can help. I am currently still living with her and her family. It is a tense situation and cannot continue indefinitely. Eventually I will have to leave, and with my fragile health I would not survive being homeless.
My current residence is in Florida, but my heart is in Illinois, and I want to go back. I will be starting over with very little. A few personal belongings, clothes and my collection of books. There are a lot of expenses in moving. Then there is the damage deposit on a new apartment and getting utilities started. Since I have no furniture, I will also have to get everything needed to furnish an apartment. From a bed to dishes to a television set, I need it all. Even shopping at thrift stores, that's a lot of money. I have friends who have offered to help, but the amount of help I need is beyond them. I'm praying for a miracle here, please help it to happen.
Any donation is welcome, nothing is too small or too large. If the goal is achieved, I have enabled overfunding. Every dollar counts. Please help me to start my new life. Thank you so much for your generosity.
Organizer
- John Pedigo
- Clermont, US
Donors
THANK YOU!
Update posted by John Pedigo at 11:37 amTo everyone who pledged, I thank you very much! I've made the move, and I'm getting started on my new life. This would not have been possible without your generosity. I can't put my gratitude into words, it's just amazing to me. John over and out!
110% Funded! Holy Cow!
Update posted by John Pedigo at 03:17 pmWhen I started this, I had my doubts I'd reach the goal. But here it is, the goal has not only been reached, it has been surpassed! I'm amazed and humbled by the response. My deepest, most sincere thanks to everyone who contributed. You've made it possible for me to
Life happens and brings the unexpected.
Update posted by John Pedigo at 07:50 pmI've run into some big unexpected expenses. The truck needed more repairs, and they weren't cheap. Between buying packing supplies and having repairs to the truck, most of the money has been consumed. I still have some, it's not all gone, but at this point there is enough left to. . . . .
Wow! 82% Funded!
Update posted by John Pedigo at 10:31 pmMy ex donated her old pickup truck to me, which is a huge help since it solves my vehicle problem and my moving truck problem all at once. Unfortunately with licensing, registration, taxes, and sorely needed repairs, the donated truck burned through a lot of the money raised. This leaves
In gratitude
Update posted by John Pedigo at 10:30 pmI am grateful for all the donations so far, in fact overwhelmed by the generosity shown. I hope this doesn't seem like im begging for more than i deserve, but i just need enough to get started in a new place. Being unable to work forces me to ask for
Donors & Comments
- david
- Donated on Oct 17, 2013
giv9
- Jessi
- Donated on Oct 12, 2013
I too am having a difficult time and am homeless with my children after my ex of 4 years left me. Stay strong keep the faith and just look for the sunshine.
- cinders4
- Donated on Oct 05, 2013
- Annie Liley
- Donated on Oct 05, 2013
Good Luck with the move John - may you always follow your heart
- Guest
- Donated on Sep 15, 2013
- Frank Kilpatrick
- Donated on Sep 10, 2013
- Kelly Shelton
- Donated on Sep 09, 2013
- Lakesha Johnson
- Donated on Sep 04, 2013
- PunkyGurly
- Donated on Aug 20, 2013
Sorry it is not more...but i wanted to help. Best of luck!!
- Lynn Barry
- Donated on Aug 20, 2013
Back to the land of corn...and soybeans...and more corn...and more soybeans...
giv9