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I am writing to share my current situation and ask for your help during a very challenging period in my life.

The past few months have been incredibly difficult. I was working as an Uber driver, renting a car through their platform, but after an unfortunate accident with a coyote that damaged the vehicle, I was charged $1,800. This left my bank account $1,000 in the negative, and without a car, I lost my source of income.

I then began working with Lyft, renting a car through their system. Everything seemed to be going well until I was suddenly notified of an issue with my driver’s license, leading to my suspension. Despite my license being valid, an error in a third-party report led to my removal from the platform after 16 days. I have since engaged a law firm to address this under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and while I have a case, it may take 5-7 months before I see any resolution, if at all.

To add to this, I spent 15 years living overseas but was deported last year after speaking out against the government. This has been incredibly painful, especially as it meant leaving behind my wife and daughter. Unable to support them financially, my wife has moved on and is set to remarry next month after 8 years together.

With no family to turn to except my 84-year-old mother, who lives on a fixed income, I have tried to find work in IT, a field I previously managed before moving abroad. However, a 15-year gap in my resume has made finding a job nearly impossible, despite working with organizations like Goodwill.

Now, I am facing eviction within the next 7 days, and after reaching out to shelters, I was informed they are full due to the summer heat, with no availability until September. I am struggling with depression and the looming reality of homelessness.

I am desperate to return to driving for Uber, but I need $2,500 to secure a car. I am asking for $3,000 to cover the down payment and some immediate expenses to get back on my feet.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. I genuinely appreciate any assistance you can provide during this difficult time.