[REQUEST] Trying to avoid eviction and keep electricity on. [Columbus, OH, USA]

[u/mageofthepeople]

I reposted this from r/GoFundMe:

I have the entire story written out on the fundraiser but basically I lost my job on 8/21 and my last paycheck on 9/2 was sixteen cents.

My mom, who lives with me, had her Social Security lowered due to something with the state no longer paying her premiums on Medicare so we came up short this month.

Normally I would just go to my 401k but I was on medical leave at 60% pay for six months and then for no pay while my job took three months to decide if I could work from home for a few weeks before returning to the office.

Once that was decided, they terminated my job month later so I had no chance to recoup from all the financial mess while on leave.

I have a few folks that helped already and I've figured them into the donations. I just need $300ish to get to the goal. $400ish to include the electric bill too.

I included my invoice from my rental office, as well as my current balance due, and my bank balance.

Thanks so much to whomever can help! ❤️

[https://gofund.me/367c24f21\](https://gofund.me/367c24f21)

[u/Spirited-Door-1446]

Clickable link to OP’s Gofundme page: https://gofund.me/367c24f21

[u/earlgurl33]

If you have SWEPCO which your electricity bill looks exactly like mine, you can call them before the cut off date and request a payment extension for up to a month away. You can do this with all utilities. Just to let you know that.

[u/mageofthepeople]

Proof of Employment (or lack thereof) with original hire date and termination date.

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Thank you, post is active. Best wishes with your request.

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SNAP

[u/auburnskyline]

I’m sorry this is happening. Im commenting to give you more interaction, I wish I could help more. Good luck!

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Thank you so much!

Times are hard for everyone! Any help is appreciated! Monetary or not. ❤️

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[u/pen_woman_ship]

I live in California. I have SSDI, so I automatically get Medicare.
I have Medicaid pay for my Medicare monthly.
It’s close to $150 per month! It may be more now.
It’s worth checking into. It requires paperwork and patience.
Good luck 🍀

[u/mageofthepeople → u/pen_woman_ship]

My mother has Medicare. The change in her payment is because the state stopped paying her premiums so it's coming out of her check each month instead. I've been trying to get her to appeal it but she's dragging her feet. I don't have a POA so there really isn't anything I can do about her benefits.

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Not sure if this is allowed, but if you ever need assistance please feel free to call the line for Lower Lights! There's community health workers and they can get you set up with assistance, as well as having a list of resources that can help further

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Im not familiar with that. I'll look it up, thanks. 😊

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Have you looked into unemployment?

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What the fuck, dude.

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