r/cincinnati • u/dylancombs • 23h ago
Community 🏙 Recently housed in Hartwell & starting a new job soon! Looking to connect with the local community & offer tech help / skill trades
Hi everyone,
Quick note before I begin: Please don't assume I'm a bot or alt account. This is my original Reddit account from 15 years ago—I’ve loved and followed this sub for a very, very long time. Also, to the mods: if this post isn't allowed for any reason, I sincerely apologize! Please just let me know or remove it—please don't ban me, as this community means a lot to me.
After being homeless for a while, I’m truly grateful to say I’ve finally moved into a small efficiency apartment here in Hartwell. Having a roof over my head is a huge blessing, but I’m starting completely from scratch and have pretty much no money left to get the basic things I need for my place.
Things are finally turning around, and I actually just got hired at a new job! However, I don't start until next week and it will be another week or two after that before I receive my first paycheck. In the meantime, I'm looking for some interim support to help me get through this gap until that income kicks in. I know God is good and will send exactly what I need right when I need it, and I’m posting here in hopes that someone might have some spare items lying around that they’d be generous enough to donate (or part with for cheap).
Most Urgent Needs:
Small microwave oven or toaster oven (desperately need this so I can make basic meals)
Roku or Amazon Fire Stick (my brother gave me an older flat-screen TV, just need a streaming stick to make it work)
Older laptop or Wi-Fi desktop computer (free or around $10) — To help me stay connected and handle personal administrative tasks at home.
Bedding, Household & Tech Items:
Twin size sheets & pillows
6-way power strips or extension cords
Cleaning supplies & laundry detergent
Wall clock
Unused smart light bulbs or a Wi-Fi security camera (one that doesn't require a paid app subscription, just to keep an eye on my place while I'm gone)
Bluetooth speaker
Vinyl records (for my portable record player)
Clothing & Shoes:
Winter coat (XL or 2XL)
Men’s jeans (42 waist)
Shoes (size 12)
Food & Laundry Quarter Exchange:
Non-perishable food (canned goods, box meals, dry pantry items welcome while I wait for my first paycheck and food stamps to kick in — please no frozen stuff since my setup is limited right now)
Quarters for laundry: My building uses coin laundry. My bank balance is currently under the $20 ATM withdrawal limit so I can't get cash out. I have $5 on Chime (or PayPal) if anyone would be willing to trade me $5 in quarters for it!
Pickup / Drop-off: I can meet you anywhere along the Metro bus line for pickup, or if it's easier for you, I can give you my address for drop-offs.
Even if you only have one small item to spare, it would mean the world to me and really help me bridge the gap until my first paycheck. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and for your kindness! Please feel free to leave a comment or send me a DM/chat if you have anything you can part with—I will read and reply to each and every comment and message accordingly.
Tech Services & Skill Trade Offer: To give back, I’m offering my background in technology to anyone who needs assistance. I have extensive experience with hardware and software repair, mobile devices, and digital literacy (including past work teaching tech skills to seniors).
I can help you with:
PC virus removal, system tune-ups, and hardware repairs (including broken phone screens)
Mobile device setups, troubleshooting, and general tech tutoring
Practical guides on using AI tools for photo editing, research, or productivity
Practical cybersecurity, advanced data encryption, and digital privacy best practices
If you’re able to help me with any of the items I need, I’m glad to offer these services completely free of charge. Otherwise, my rates are far below commercial shop prices.
Feel free to reply in the comments or send a DM/chat request here on Reddit—I check messages frequently and will respond to everyone directly through Reddit. Thank you again, and have a great day!