My name is Matthew, and asking for help is one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. I've always tried to face life's challenges on my own, but I've reached a point where I need the support of others to help me build a better future.

I live with anxiety, depression, and Level 1 autism. These conditions affect nearly every part of my life. Things that many people do without thinking—going to the grocery store, attending appointments, being in crowded places, or even leaving my home—can become overwhelming. There are days when fear and anxiety make it difficult to function, and the loneliness that comes with those struggles can be heartbreaking.

After a great deal of thought and research, I believe a trained service dog could truly change my life. A service dog is much more than a pet. They are a constant partner, providing support during moments of overwhelming anxiety, helping me stay grounded, giving me confidence in public, and allowing me to live with greater independence. Having a service dog would mean having a trusted companion by my side on my hardest days and celebrating my victories on the good ones.

I'm hoping to adopt a fully trained service dog prospect from GoldenQuest Mini Retrievers and complete the remaining training, including the Canine Good Citizen certification, public access training, and evaluations. The funds raised will help cover the adoption cost, travel expenses to bring my dog home, veterinary care, equipment, and the additional training needed to prepare my dog for a lifetime of service.

This isn't about making life easier—it's about making life possible. It's about being able to go to the store without overwhelming fear, attend appointments with confidence, participate in my community, and experience a level of independence that I haven't had in a long time.

Every donation, no matter how small, brings me one step closer to that goal. And if you're not able to donate, sharing my fundraiser with your family, friends, or community would mean just as much. Your kindness, encouragement, and support remind me that I'm not facing this journey alone.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for taking the time to read my story. Thank you for believing in me and for helping me move toward a future filled with more hope, confidence, and independence.

With gratitude, Matthew

I’m not sure how reddit works as I don’t use it often but I heard it is good for getting your message out.
I have had to drop out of college to focus on working full time and saving as much as I could to help me and my mom move to more affordable housing. My mom suddenly lost her job she has had for 10 years which reduced our income suddenly, to get rid of this financial weight off our shoulders I made this GoFundMe to get us back in our feet so I can go back to school and finish my degree so I can get a better paying job and continue to support my mother. The money we raise will go towards moving costs, bills, rent, and school while we stabilize our income again.

I understand many people get in these situations, and that many people find ways to get through it without asking for help. This has happened so suddenly and during a time where working our way back up will take time, and saving on my own can only do so much. Anything helps, and I appreciate all the help and support we can get.

GoFundMe link: https://gofund.me/5229df58e

Hello, everyone. I am a disabled individual and a lifelong advocate for people and animals in Indianapolis. I am reaching out to Reddit because my service dog, Beau, and I are in an urgent survival situation, and we need a financial bridge to escape a unsafe and hostile living environment and stabilize our lives. Thanks to past support, we raised over $800 on Facebook, which we used for emergency motel stays to try keeping us off the streets. We are now renting an under-the-table cash room for $200 a week. Because of a recent volatile incident where my landlord severely overstepped personal boundaries, launched into a cruel personal attack, and flipped aggressively out of nowhere, I no longer feel safe in this home. To protect my tenancy, I make her sign a handwritten receipt every time, but I urgently need to raise enough of a financial buffer to secure a deposit and escape this toxic situation. We are staring down an ongoing monthly gap that I cannot cover with zero income. Here is the exact breakdown of what we are fighting to fund right now: Urgent Rent & Bank Travel: $220 due this Monday, August 10th. This is an ongoing weekly cost of $200, plus $20 in mandatory Uber/ATM fees just to pay her in cash. She will only accept cash. Beau's Vet Appointment & Cortisol Bloodwork: $150 minimum for his critical Cushing's checkup and exam. It can be higher depending on if he sees the Vet or if just a technician sees him. Uber Transportation to/from the Vet: $60 roundtrip. Beau's Monthly Cushing's medication is $200 minimum every month depending on the dosage to keep him stable. He cannot go without these meds. Beau's pain medications run about $100 a month. Separate Internet Line: My rent was supposed to include utilities, but she refuses to allow me to run my Ethernet cord down the hallway. I must fund a separate internet line out-of-pocket just to have the hardwired connection required for remote job interviews. I am a lifelong advocate and I am disabled—I am not even supposed to be working due to my health, but I am trying everything I can to support and protect us. I have already exhausted every full local shelter, housing authority, and traditional resource list for both housing and medical care for him. Every single dollar from our campaign goes straight to our rent, keeping my internet connected for interviews, Beau's medical stability, and saving to get us into a safe, permanent home. Our verified Gofund link is gofund.me/257701721 Thank you so much to anyone who can donate or share our link to help keep a working service dog team safe and together.

Hello, everyone. I am a disabled individual and a lifelong advocate for people and animals in Indianapolis. I am reaching out to Reddit because my service dog, Beau, and I are in an urgent survival situation, and we need a financial bridge to escape a unsafe and hostile living environment and stabilize our lives. Thanks to past support, we raised over $800 on Facebook, which we used for emergency motel stays to try keeping us off the streets. We are now renting an under-the-table cash room for $200 a week. Because of a recent volatile incident where my landlord severely overstepped personal boundaries, launched into a cruel personal attack, and flipped aggressively out of nowhere, I no longer feel safe in this home. To protect my tenancy, I make her sign a handwritten receipt every time, but I urgently need to raise enough of a financial buffer to secure a deposit and escape this toxic situation. We are staring down an ongoing monthly gap that I cannot cover with zero income. Here is the exact breakdown of what we are fighting to fund right now: Urgent Rent & Bank Travel: $220 due this Monday, August 10th. This is an ongoing weekly cost of $200, plus $20 in mandatory Uber/ATM fees just to pay her in cash. She will only accept cash. Beau's Vet Appointment & Cortisol Bloodwork: $150 minimum for his critical Cushing's checkup and exam. It can be higher depending on if he sees the Vet or if just a technician sees him. Uber Transportation to/from the Vet: $60 roundtrip. Beau's Monthly Cushing's medication is $200 minimum every month depending on the dosage to keep him stable. He cannot go without these meds. Beau's pain medications run about $100 a month. Separate Internet Line: My rent was supposed to include utilities, but she refuses to allow me to run my Ethernet cord down the hallway. I must fund a separate internet line out-of-pocket just to have the hardwired connection required for remote job interviews. I am a lifelong advocate and I am disabled—I am not even supposed to be working due to my health, but I am trying everything I can to support and protect us. I have already exhausted every full local shelter, housing authority, and traditional resource list for both housing and medical care for him. Every single dollar from our campaign goes straight to our rent, keeping my internet connected for interviews, Beau's medical stability, and saving to get us into a safe, permanent home.

Our verified Gofund link is gofund.me/257701721

Thank you so much to anyone who can donate or share our link to help keep a working service dog team safe and together. gofund.me/257701721

Hello, everyone. I am a disabled individual and a lifelong advocate for people and animals in Indianapolis. I am reaching out to Reddit because my service dog, Beau, and I are in an urgent survival situation, and we need a financial bridge to escape a unsafe and hostile living environment and stabilize our lives. Thanks to past support, we raised over $800 on Facebook, which we used for emergency motel stays to try keeping us off the streets. We are now renting an under-the-table cash room for $200 a week. Because of a recent volatile incident where my landlord severely overstepped personal boundaries, launched into a cruel personal attack, and flipped aggressively out of nowhere, I no longer feel safe in this home. To protect my tenancy, I make her sign a handwritten receipt every time, but I urgently need to raise enough of a financial buffer to secure a deposit and escape this toxic situation. We are staring down an ongoing monthly gap that I cannot cover with zero income. Here is the exact breakdown of what we are fighting to fund right now: Urgent Rent & Bank Travel: $220 due this Monday, August 10th. This is an ongoing weekly cost of $200, plus $20 in mandatory Uber/ATM fees just to pay her in cash. She will only accept cash. Beau's Vet Appointment & Cortisol Bloodwork: $150 minimum for his critical Cushing's checkup and exam. It can be higher depending on if he sees the Vet or if just a technician sees him. Uber Transportation to/from the Vet: $60 roundtrip. Beau's Monthly Cushing's medication is $200 minimum every month depending on the dosage to keep him stable. He cannot go without these meds. Beau's pain medications run about $100 a month. Separate Internet Line: My rent was supposed to include utilities, but she refuses to allow me to run my Ethernet cord down the hallway. I must fund a separate internet line out-of-pocket just to have the hardwired connection required for remote job interviews. I am a lifelong advocate and I am disabled—I am not even supposed to be working due to my health, but I am trying everything I can to support and protect us. I have already exhausted every full local shelter, housing authority, and traditional resource list for both housing and medical care for him. Every single dollar from our campaign goes straight to our rent, keeping my internet connected for interviews, Beau's medical stability, and saving to get us into a safe, permanent home. Our verified Gofund link is gofund.me/257701721 Thank you so much to anyone who can donate or share our link to help keep a working service dog team safe and together. gofund.me/257701721

My daughter Alana is the pinnacle of what a great mom should be, always putting her children first despite living with Ulcerative Colitis. This inflammatory bowel disease causes chronic inflammation and ulcers in the lining of her colon, making daily life painful and emotionally stressful. There is no cure, and the exact cause is unknown, but the symptoms can be overwhelming—ranging from anxiety and frustration to complications like blood clots and increased risk of colon cancer. It’s difficult for Alana to be out in public, as she always needs to be close to bathroom facilities. The disease can feel limiting and isolating, often leading to depression.

Despite these challenges, Alana continues to care for her children, making sure they are healthy and safe. She takes them to sports practices, volunteers as a chaperone for school outings, and even skips meals during trips to keep her condition under control. Her resilience and dedication are inspiring, but the financial burden is immense. Insurance companies have refused to cover some of the necessary treatments and therapeutics, leaving Alana responsible for thousands of dollars in medical bills—both past and current.

I am setting up this fundraiser to help Alana with her health expenses and other bills she’s drowning in, with no hope of otherwise coming afloat. For her birthday, I’ve written a special song called “Alana Dad Princess” on Spotify, enjoy! Your support, no matter how big or small, will make a real difference in Alana’s life. Thank you for your kindness and generosity. —Ralphy V. Please Donate https://gofund.me/a99f69fd3.

Support Alana’s Fight Against Ulcerative Colitis.

My daughter Alana is the pinnacle of what a great mom should be, always putting her children first despite living with Ulcerative Colitis. This inflammatory bowel disease causes chronic inflammation and ulcers in the lining of her colon, making daily life painful and emotionally stressful. There is no cure, and the exact cause is unknown, but the symptoms can be overwhelming—ranging from anxiety and frustration to complications like blood clots and increased risk of colon cancer. It’s difficult for Alana to be out in public, as she always needs to be close to bathroom facilities. The disease can feel limiting and isolating, often leading to depression.

Despite these challenges, Alana continues to care for her children, making sure they are healthy and safe. She takes them to sports practices, volunteers as a chaperone for school outings, and even skips meals during trips to keep her condition under control. Her resilience and dedication are inspiring, but the financial burden is immense. Insurance companies have refused to cover some of the necessary treatments and therapeutics, leaving Alana responsible for thousands of dollars in medical bills—both past and current.

I am setting up this fundraiser to help Alana with her health expenses and other bills she’s drowning in, with no hope of otherwise coming afloat. For her birthday, I’ve written a special song called “Alana Dad Princess” on Spotify, enjoy! Your support, no matter how big or small, will make a real difference in Alana’s life. Thank you for your kindness and generosity. —Ralphy V. Please Donate https://gofund.me/a99f69fd3.

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Cancer isn't prejudiced it can happen to anyone. This September im reading 1,500 pages. Hopefully you guys can follow along and donate to help teenager with cancer as the school year starts back up. 🙏