I'm raising money for food and personal hygiene items so I can eat better and take care of myself**.

Why I'm using HandUp for food and personal hygiene items.

I am fundraising for food and personal hygiene items because I live in a shelter and the food there often doesn't agree with my system. I need hygiene items like laundry detergent to be able to wash my clothes and stay clean.

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About me.

I am from Gastonia, North Carolina. I moved here in 1983. I moved out here to be with my mother but she has since passed and is in heaven. I came for Thanksgiving dinner and I never left. I love playing Bingo, I love traveling, I love going to museums, I love plays and I love art. I love the finer things in life, which I can't afford. But I love food, the beach, and music.

My backstory.

I was living with a domestic partner who was abusive to me. We shared rent at the place we lived in. When he left in 2017, I couldn't afford paying double the rent. I am very happy that I am out of that abusive situation but it has been very challenging to be without housing.

My goals, moving forward.

I have a granddaughter whom I call "Little Me" because she reminds me too much of myself when I was her age. She's only four years old. I want to spend time with her but I need to have a place to bring her to. She's my first and only grandchild. When I was so deep in my addiction, I had her father. And now I can choose to do the things I want to do. I want to have a second chance so I can be there for her. I need to be role model.

I would like to go back to work once I get my own place. I'll need to have dental work done in order to be ready for the workforce. I need to get some clothing as well.

Other things I'd like to share about myself.

"Little Me", my granddaughter, makes me happy.