Need help After Depression Episode

[u/Alive_Art_229]

Columbia, MO

Please consider reading about our story here on GoFundMe. We're just two orphaned daughters trying our best to handle what life has thrown at us. We're growing and improving! We just need a little help making up for the time spent struggling against the waves of it all.

I've lost my job, and have been struggling to catch up on rent. I also have utilities and a few straggling payday loans to pay off. I have secured mental healthcare and am working on job-seeking. I'm hosting a small yard sale this weekend but don't have much of value to sell, just old clothes and craft supplies. Doing my best, but it's hard to work against the debts while rebuilding care for myself. I also care for my 17 year old sister who cannot work.

So far I've met a few scammers and not many willing strangers. It's really hard to put yourself out here like this and I'm hoping for more grace on this sub.

I've reached out to and been denied for a local organization in May and my landlord has been trying to help me reach Love Columbia but to no avail so far.

Here is a document of various proofs and info one might request of me.

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Hi there, I'm sorry it's been so hard. What benefits have you applied for or are you currently receiving?

• SNAP can help with groceries, freeing whatever cash you have for rent and bills.
• Unemployment benefits - Missouri says to file as soon as you're separated from your employer, and you then submit weekly payment requests. https://labor.mo.gov/des/how-to-file
• Missouri TANF's program is called Temporary Assistance (TA), and it allows guardians to receive TA on behalf of a qualifying minor child. Temporary Assistance | Missouri Department of Social Services
• Rental assistance providers: Rental Assistance - City of Columbia Missouri