I'm an abuse survivor, and last year I was finally able to escape my
marriage after 22 years. My oldest son is away, serving in the U.S.
Military, and I have dependent children living at home.
During
my marriage, I was not allowed to develop a career outside of my
home. I've been doing volunteer and community service for many years
however, and I've been able to assemble a good resume
(administrative/clerical). But I have three barriers to employment: 1.
I'm over the age of 45, 2. I live in the State of Michigan, and
3. I've been out of the workforce for so long that I can't find a
single employer that will give me a break.
My children and
I have been eating out of the food pantries for nearly a year now and
we are all physically sick, and emotionally exhausted. I have suffered
permanant health problems because I've not been able to maintain the
special diet that my health requires.
Our financial
situation is quite serious: my financial resources are exhausted, and
we are living well below the poverty line... I struggle to pay
our most basic expenses every month. I never get them all paid, and my
mortgage is falling behind. I have no emergency fund, and no
savings. I have over 8,000.00 in debt that I did not incur during my
marriage, but I am now responsible for... I try not to think about it,
all that we are able to do now is survive.
I am also all
alone in the community where I live, and have no friends or family
members to depend upon... no support system whatsoever. It's been a
very hard time for my family.
I have two immediate and desperate needs: a job, and about $800.00 to replace my 26 year old vehicle.
The engine is failing rapidly, and we will soon be without
transportation. I will not be able to continue my search for employment
without a car.
I am asking readers to make a small pledge, in
any amount, to help me purchase a used automobile... my most immediate
need. If I have friends who are willing to assist my family, I'll set
up a PayPal account for that purpose. I will perform one hour of
community service work for every 50.00 pledged with an additonal 6-8
hours of volunteer time per month for the next six months pledged, if I
achieve my goal by December the 1st.
If you are an employer in Southwest Michigan, or you can make a referral for me where you work, please
contact me. I'm a sharp, skilled and motivated individual with a strong
work ethic and an excellent clerical/administrative resume, and I will
be a real asset to your company or corporation. I will accept any
legitimate position that I can find in Southwest Michigan. I am seeking
daytime/1st shift work as I have no support system and am caring for my
children alone.
It is very hard for me to ask for help, but
my children have suffered enough and so have I... please consider my
family, and keep us in your prayers.
