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Iʼve raised £771 to Help an autistic single parent being evicted with moving costs
- Northamptonshire
- Funded on Friday, 7th April 2017
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My name is Jenni, I'm a 29 year old single parent. I am autistic and I suffer from mental illnesses. Because of this I am unable to work and am on long term medication.
I am trying to make life better for my daughter and I by studying a Masters degree in Autism and Aspergers Syndrome. I hope to eventually start my own charity for autistic people.
I have recently received notice from my (private) landlord that they wish to sell the house and I have to find new accommodation by the 1st of June.
My only option is to apply for council/housing association accommodation since I am on disability benefits and have no disposable income or savings. Also, my daughter will be starting secondary school in September so I'd like to have as smooth as transition as possible for her as she also suffers from anxiety.
I can just about cover day to day living expenses but need some help with moving related costs. Many council properties are leased without carpets or white goods. I will need to source these myself.
I am not wanting anything luxurious, just cheap or second hand items to keep me going. There is a carpet shop locally that I know I can get cheap offcuts from, and several charity shops that sell furniture and white goods.
I will also need to cover the cost of my first weeks rent and to hire a moving vehicle. I have a car but large furniture eg beds/sofas will need a van.
In emptying my property, I will need to hire a skip so that I can leave it in the condition that I moved into. I have a couple of sheds that have been used for storage of old things that I don't want/need anymore that I can't fit into my car to take to the tip.
I would be so so grateful for any support you can give me. If you can't spare any money towards my fund, but have practical advice on moving, have experience of any local authority funding that might be available to me, please contact me on twitter @bra1nbox101, I appreciate support of any kind.
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- 8 years ago
Jenni Cook
8 years agoHi all, thank you so much to recent donators, we are so close to hitting the target but even if we don't manage to do that, the amount raised so far will be so much help with my move. In my local authority, there is a bidding system for social housing. Soon I will be able to "bid" for eligible properties and begin the moving process. I'll update again when I have been offered a house! Many thanks, Jenni
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- 8 years ago
Jenni Cook
8 years agoOh wow! Over halfway there in less than a week! Thank you so so much. Life has taken another downward turn and I've had to cut some toxic family members out of my life so now it's just me and my daughter. Your support matters more now than ever, please keep sharing xx
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- 8 years ago
Jenni Cook
8 years agoWow! I am overwhelmed with your generosity, less than 24 hours since this went live and we're already at 16%! Quote from my daughter "omg those people are so kind, it just proves that there are still some kind people in the world" From the bottom of our hearts, thank you 💜 Every donation and retweet/share is much appreciated xx
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dian grace
Mar 23, 2017
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£10.00
Aoife Kelly
Mar 22, 2017
I'm sorry you've been thru what you have the past few days. Doxxing and online harassment are never OK. iheartmob.org is a free supportive platform for people who've been harassed if you need support
£10.00
Alice Croot
Mar 22, 2017
Best of luck, hope it goes well x
£10.00
Anonymous
Mar 22, 2017
£10.00
Anonymous
Mar 22, 2017
Hey, I've got a bit of spare cash this month and this whole CH thing got me angry. So I thought I'd offer you some practical help as well as all the good thoughts 💖 Lauren (lauren meh on twitter)
£10.00
Laura Silverman
Mar 22, 2017
Sending love <3
£5.00
Anonymous
Mar 9, 2017
Wishing best for you and your family.
£36.00
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