Where to start? I was raised in the way that if you can help someone you should  , and I'm known for doing just that. Recent events has me questioning the way I was raised because of how people are these days.

A friend of 4 years needed a place to go because they were being evicted , and my having a spare room I naturally invited her and her 5 year old son to come stay until she found a place. She accepted the offer. My friend , I'll call her Cathy , has been telling me for 4 years that she was leaving her husband ( not for me , we were only friends ) , but the evening after she moves in here comes her husband and her 29 year old son , which Cathy invited without asking me.They were here for 3 months , in which her husband did give me $100/wk for 4 weeks , for 4 people. That $100 stopped and my electric bill tripled each month , my water bill doubled , and I got behind on rent because I was also feeding 4 more mouths.

After 3 months I informed Cathy that the situation was not working and it was time for them to leave ( this was 03/10/2023 ). In the next couple weeks they started moving their belongings out , and 30+ days later all she had remaining here was her fish tank , which I had told her it was fine get it when you can. On April 16 , 2023 , I was woken up to beating and banging on my backdoor. I start towards the back of the house and hear  loud crash , it was the police kicking in my backdoor. Cathy said I stole her stuff , her stuff ( fish tank ) that she brought to my house , and I was arrested for Grand Larceny. It was a 25 gallon tank that I was not trying to keep. Not guilty is an understatement , but the legal process will be long because of charges I'll be pressing against Cathy and the police department. 

Utilities are my reason for being here on NetWish. My water is already off and my lights are next. Lights alone are over $900. I got out of jail on May 22 , 2023. I no longer have a job. I'm not one to ask for help , but give it. I don't know where else to turn at this point. Any and all help giving through donations would be more than greatly appreciated.

I do have documents to back up what I have shared. Thank you!!

I urgently need your assistance. My car was severely damaged in an accident, and I can't afford the repairs due to financial constraints. My wages doesn't pay enough to afford full insurance coverage, and I am now faced with the overwhelming burden of repair costs. Without my car, I risk losing my job and my room.
Unfortunately, life sometimes presents unexpected challenges, and I now find myself in a position where I need urgent help to overcome this setback that threatens my ability to sustain my livelihood.
This car serves as my lifeline, allowing me to commute to work and maintain steady employment. Without it, I risk losing my job, compromising my financial stability.
I kindly request your financial support to repair my car and maintain my independence. Please help, I do not want to be a burden to anyone. With your help, I can swiftly restore my means of transportation and continue working. 
I eagerly await your help. Thank you.

Jy'reece Mcewen is raised and cared for by his sole custodian, his mother Madison Mcewen. He lives in the home with male twin sibling Josiah. There have been many changes in routines and living arrangements for this family on multiple occasions. In March there was a severe storm that caused power outage to homes. When power was restored, it resulted in an electrical fire to the front portion of the home, destroying the kitchen and children’s bedroom. Any funds family had in savings went to replacing cribs and children’s personal items, food, and daily necessities. Ms. Mcewen at times travels more than 150 miles for a one-way trip for Jy’reece’s medical treatments and care: Jy'reece's cancer symptoms have been unpredictable and was recently diagnosed with a second condition of epilepsy and his seizures can occur at any time. This has led to changes in routines, such as disruptions to mealtimes, bedtime routines, and family activities. Jy’reece’s sibling has been encouraged and helped in adapting him to these changes, which has shown himself to be challenging for him. There has been an Increase to the caregiving responsibilities. Ms. Mcewen has had to devote a significant amount of time and attention to managing her child's seizures and medication regimen. She states it's emotionally and physically draining, which has impacted her ability to fulfill other obligations, such as work and household chores. She currently experiences stress, anxiety, and feelings of helplessness and guilt. Siblings are at times also affected by these emotions. Ms. Mcewen’s out of pocket expenses have increased and she has devoted efforts and seeks significant financial resources to manage household expenses, transportation costs and child's medical treatment not covered by private insurance. Ms. Ewen was denied disability stating, “she has not paid in enough.” This financial stress and strain are visibly noticeable as I viewed Ms. Mcewen before writing this referral. As well as the impact on sibling relationships. A sibling of a child with childhood cancer may feel neglected or left out due to the increased attention given to their sibling. Sibling age limits the visible effects as of date. But does show signs of anxiety and withdrawals from interaction. He may also start to show signs of feeling anxious or worried about his sibling's health. To mitigate the impact of Jy’reece treatment on this family, Norton Children's continues to communicate openly and honestly with family members. Through child healthcare providers, families attend support groups and work with mental health professional to help in managing the emotional impact of childhood cancer. Respite care, and temporary caregiving support are also being provided to offer a break from caregiving responsibilities. The family has shared there is no extended family members to offer help and has had no results in fund raising and shows no likings in crowd funding. This family cares for baby Jy'reece, 1-year-old male child with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and is facing many challenging circumstances. Managing seizures, his mother stays vigilant in monitoring his treatment before and after activity and administering rescue medication as needed. She has learned how to recognize different types of symptoms and how to respond to them appropriately. Medication management is needed for Jy'reece’s cancer treatment and often requires long-term medication to control the side effects. Parents/caregivers must ensure that he receives his medication on a consistent schedule, monitor for side effects, and work with providers to adjust medications as needed. Safety concerns added because of his seizures being unpredictable. Family needed to take extra precautions to ensure the child's safety. Thus far this has included baby-proofing the home, ensuring that the child always wears a helmet or protective gear, and avoids activities or environments that could trigger side effects. The emotional impact of watching their child experience cancer is emotionally challenging for the family. Grandmother, Amanda Swink, has also relocated to live in the home to help. She has voiced worrying about the child's safety and feels helpless and overwhelmed. She has been provided contact info on support groups to help cope with emotional impact. Financial concerns focused on eviction notice served 05/08/2023. Family currently noted having challenges accessing funds for day-to-day expenses, utilities, auto payment and insurance. Noted no insurance dating of fire incident March 2023. Current outstanding bills related to transportation, travel, and living costs related to changes in location of care and treatment for Jy'reece. Grandmother has greatly reduced her hours of employment and states she felt Jy'reece's diagnosis was her main concern. There are no other family members to balance caregiving responsibilities, and other obligations. Somerset Children’s Clinic strives for open communication, support, and has guided in seeking respite care to help mitigate the impact on family dynamics. Loss of income has resulted in impacting their financial stability and that of their family. The severity in the cost of care requires ongoing care and support, which has added to the financial burden. Reduced ability to work, the need to take time off from work has impacted their own financial stability and that of their family.

 FRANNY BARROSO