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Nat
@nat@kind.social

#MUTUALAID - urgent housing need for blind wheelchair user

Aurora has been going thru a LOT and she didn't want to bother me to ask me to post here. She was kicked out of assisted living and needs $2,413 by Jan 16 to get safe housing again.

40/2413

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So I've been pretty hush hush about the state of my life over the last several months. Shame, embarrassment, the usual suspects. It's a long story but to try and sum it up quickly, a sudden change in my insurance coverage forced me to have to move out of the assisted living community. This was 7-8 months ago. I was unhoused until mid October. I found a room to rent while I waited for space to open up at any of the facilities that DO accept my insurance. Well that day came about two weeks ago. I was at the top of the wait list at two facilities. One had immediate availability, but because I couldn't afford initial costs and move-in fees, they had no choice but to move me to the bottom of the list again. The other place is a little more flexible, thankfully. They had a list of projected dates that their open units would be ready ready for new tenants, and there are three in early to mid January. Which is good, because the financial hurdle is massive, and I could use all the time I can get. To say I'm already penny pinching would be an understanding. I do the best I can with my disability income, but there hasn't been a month in the last five years that it was enough to live on. That being said, saving is next to impossible for me at this time. So... I'm in a bit of a pickle. 😫 I've spent the last couple of weeks reaching out to charities, non-profits, and any place I can find that offer financial aid. It's been no at every turn. The holiday season is a very high demand time for resources and assistance, so the places that aren't already out of funds aren't able to help, either, as they prioritize families with children under 18, and I can't be mad at that. But I do feel a little lost, and hopelessness is starting to creep in around the edges. So I thought it was the right time to ask for help. I need to raise $2,413 by approximately January 16th. The initial out of pocket expenses are a lot, but ultimately this is the best, safest, and most stable living arrangement for me with the state of my health, plus, in the long-term, I will actually be living in a place with manageable rent, based on my income. That, to me, is worth the initial fees. But not being able to afford it means that it's others who have to thick it's worth it, too, which I really hope is the case. This is crucial to my quality of life. Most of the world is not built for the blind or those in wheelchairs. Anyway, that's what's going on. I would appreciate any help more than I can articulate, should it come, but I will do my best.
Nat
@nat@kind.social

#MUTUALAID update - 1st donation rec'd

With 34 days to go, we can get Aurora back into assisted living with just $70/day from now thru Jan 16!!

40/2413

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Nat
@nat@kind.social

#MUTUALAID update - urgent housing need for blind wheelchair user

I told Aurora that we've got plenty of time to raise the money, but she's feeling discouraged. Wanna flood her with donations today to show her that anything is possible? ✨✨

85/2413

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Hey Nat. Sorry no update yesterday. My grandmother passed and I was pulled into a "family meeting" that didn't go well and it's just been a difficult couple of days. Anyway, $20 raised since last update, bringing me to $60/$2,414. I'm starting to feel stupid for even trying to raise this money. 😞 But maybe I'm just trapped in a depression/anxiety spiral. Anyway, sorry for emotional vomit. I hope you're well and I super appreciate your help. 💜
Nat
@nat@kind.social

#MUTUALAID UPDATE - housing need for blind wheelchair user

Edit: this update was a typo, which happens... all the more easily when you're blind 😅😅 she meant to say that she had no update, still at $125. Let's make sure she stays housed & safe!!

259/2413

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Received message: My update is, | have no house. Lol. Just wanted to check in and oh let you know. (purple heart emoji) Sent message: Omg nooo Aurora I'm so sorry!!! What happened?
Nat
@nat@kind.social

#MUTUALAID UPDATE - housing need for blind wheelchair user

Almost 10% of the way to getting a disabled cancer survivor back into assisted living after an insurance nightmare kicked her out!! Please share widely 💞💞

259/2413

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Nat
@nat@kind.social

We have been remarkably blessed this year, so all I want for hexmas is to get my friend Aurora back into (desperately needed!) assisted living. Aurora is a survivor of cancer, many forms of abuse, and a car accident that broke both legs. She's also blind. And she is far more resilient than any human should ever have to be.

If you have a little extra to share today, can you send it her way? I'd love to help her reach her goal today!!

#disabled #disability #mutualaid

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Nat
@nat@kind.social

#MUTUALAID - urgent housing need for blind wheelchair user

Aurora has been going thru a LOT and she didn't want to bother me to ask me to post here. She was kicked out of assisted living and needs $2,413 by Jan 16 to get safe housing again.

40/2413

PayPal.me/melissarainbow
AuroraEloise on Venmo
$AuroraEloise on CashApp

#disabled #disability #disabilitymutualaid #disabilitycrowdfund #helpfolkslive2025 #helpfolkslive2026 #begpost #disabilityjustice #housing

So I've been pretty hush hush about the state of my life over the last several months. Shame, embarrassment, the usual suspects. It's a long story but to try and sum it up quickly, a sudden change in my insurance coverage forced me to have to move out of the assisted living community. This was 7-8 months ago. I was unhoused until mid October. I found a room to rent while I waited for space to open up at any of the facilities that DO accept my insurance. Well that day came about two weeks ago. I was at the top of the wait list at two facilities. One had immediate availability, but because I couldn't afford initial costs and move-in fees, they had no choice but to move me to the bottom of the list again. The other place is a little more flexible, thankfully. They had a list of projected dates that their open units would be ready ready for new tenants, and there are three in early to mid January. Which is good, because the financial hurdle is massive, and I could use all the time I can get. To say I'm already penny pinching would be an understanding. I do the best I can with my disability income, but there hasn't been a month in the last five years that it was enough to live on. That being said, saving is next to impossible for me at this time. So... I'm in a bit of a pickle. 😫 I've spent the last couple of weeks reaching out to charities, non-profits, and any place I can find that offer financial aid. It's been no at every turn. The holiday season is a very high demand time for resources and assistance, so the places that aren't already out of funds aren't able to help, either, as they prioritize families with children under 18, and I can't be mad at that. But I do feel a little lost, and hopelessness is starting to creep in around the edges. So I thought it was the right time to ask for help. I need to raise $2,413 by approximately January 16th. The initial out of pocket expenses are a lot, but ultimately this is the best, safest, and most stable living arrangement for me with the state of my health, plus, in the long-term, I will actually be living in a place with manageable rent, based on my income. That, to me, is worth the initial fees. But not being able to afford it means that it's others who have to thick it's worth it, too, which I really hope is the case. This is crucial to my quality of life. Most of the world is not built for the blind or those in wheelchairs. Anyway, that's what's going on. I would appreciate any help more than I can articulate, should it come, but I will do my best.
Nat
@nat@kind.social

URGENT #MUTUALAID UPDATE - 2 weeks left to get disabled friend back into assisted living!!

$2,030 needed by Jan 16 to get a blind wheelchair user back into assisted living after insurance nightmare kicked her out. She's lost out on 2 past opportunities bc she didn't have the money. Please donate what you can & boost often!!

746/2413

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Nat
@nat@kind.social

Fantastic news! In addition to donations, Aurora rec'd $300 in financial aid toward getting back into assisted living. Also, the deadline has been extended to Jan 30. Which makes this goal VERY achievable! Ty for cont'd support!!!

746/2413

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Nat
@nat@kind.social

EMERGENCY #MUTUALAID - get blind wheelchair user back into assisted living

The good news—we reached the halfway point!!

The bad news—it's taken 7 weeks to get this far and we have only FIVE DAYS left.

We need a huge push to get Aurora over the line. She is NOT safe if she ends up out on the street again, y'all.

1279/2414

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Facebook message text: Yes, I'm so sorry. There's been a winter storm that knocked out my power for a couple of days. It got restored very early this morning. I'm so sorry for my lack of contact but I am so damn grateful for you, thank you for staying up on this for me. We've raised $1,224. I still need $1,190. I have until Friday the 30th at the end of the business day. I'll be doing what I can over here and keep you updated when things change. 💜
Nat
@nat@kind.social

🚨🚨🚨🚨 CRITICAL EMERGENCY #MUTUALAID - Blind & physically disabled woman facing homelessness with TWO DAYS to raise over $1k 🚨🚨🚨🚨

Last chance for Aurora to get back into assisted living so she can stay safely housed. Her survival & safety are extremely endangered when she's unhoused.

PLEASE BOOST, DONATE, POST. Down to the wire here!

1279/2414

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Facebook Messenger conversation between Aurora Eloise and Nat. Nat: Aw ok I'm bummed to hear that. I know we're cutting it really close. What happens if you don't hit the goal? Aurora: I'll be put back on a waiting list. The average wait is typically about 12 to 18 months. My disabilities are a slight advantage, moving me up the list to an estimated wait of 8 to 10 months. I'd be able to stay where I am until the end of February, but the couple i rent from are moving to a smaller space at the beginning of March. I don't have anywhere to go from here but would of course spend the next month searching for somewhere to stay, but it's all very unknowable and murky at this point. Either way, any funds raised will still go to housing or acquiring shelter somehow. Facebook Messenger conversation between Aurora Eloise and Nat: Nat: ok thanks! I hope with 3 (edited to add: now down to 2) days to go we can get you there. There have been several folks really advocating you and loudly sharing your posts, including one person who's donated to you more than once already. Another friend is sharing through her fundraising network. you've got a committed team behind you! Aurora: That's so amazing. Really, I'm so touched. I had no idea. I'm so grateful for you all. Thank you, and please send my thanks to the others who are helping. Your time and energy are such valuable resourcesz and it means so much to me that you are spending them on me.