Hello. Normally, I would never consider reaching out to people to ask for help financially, especially in this manner, but I thought I'd give it a go and see what may happen.

 To start, I am sharing this with anyone who may be able to offer a small donation to help me acquire enough money for a down payment, deposit on insurance, etc. for a used vehicle.

 Back in November of 2023, just after Christmas, my car unexpectedly had unrepairable transmission problems and therefore was turned over to, "Junkyard Heaven". I have been without a vehicle now for 9 months, and these months have been the most difficult challenge and eye opening, humbling life lesson ever. When something that has been taken for granted in life, (like having the freedom to get in your car and just go), suddenly is no longer there, independence seems lost having to ask people to go out of their way to lend me a hand. Health issues enable me to only work about 10 hours per week. I have been saving aside money for a down-payment, but this is a very slow process.

 It is so difficult asking people to help me and I find myself saying, "Thank you", more than I ever have. I hardly leave my apartment anymore and depression is overpowering. Please, if you can help me with any amount of donation to help me raise enough start-up money for buying a vehicle, I would be ever so grateful!

 Also, please help me in one more way and consider sharing this huge favor with your friends who you think may consider lending a hand to help me. With all my thanks! Suzanne McLaughlin