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Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to read my plea.  I was “let go” from my position because the new company decided to “restructure” the management team.  As I have an excellent reputation, I thought finding new job would not be difficult.  However it appears that there are more chefs than opportunities.  The realization became a much more grim reality when the ability to pay my rent became increasingly difficult and finally impossible.  Now for approximately two and a half months I have found myself an old man aging rapidly on the streets.  With no room in the shelters here and the lack of community programs, basic necessities to keep myself alive have become impossible tasks to achieve.  I cannot get to interviews much less be in any shape too attend them.  Originally I thought my problem would level out and I would be able to pull myself out of horrible situation.  I’ve always considered myself resilient and capable of achievement.  I am not, my problem isn’t leveling, it’s become more difficult with very little hope on sight.  I cannot continue to survive this way.  I am not asking for help because I want it.  My sanity, my health, and my dignity are almost gone.  I’m asking for help because I need it.  The help I ask for is going to be used to move into affordable housing in an area that has more opportunities.

Thank you