We live in San Francisco and need lots of help
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2026 11:58 am
To Whom It May Concern:
Thank you for taking the time to read this information and consider my case. I'd like to request my case be reviewed under "dire need".
On December 20th, our co-tenant, who is also joint sponsor for my immigration, informed us that he is leaving and has already put in his 30 day notice. We were caught off-guard and left with the rent for the entire place and utilities alone. He left on December 25th, and on December 27th I got approached and harassed by the property management with false accusations regarding our tenancy. We paid the next month of rent with our last financial resources. Unfortunately, we have no family in San Francisco able to help us.
We have applied for social services since 2025 2018, but everything was declined. In fact, we never had any chance to react to any of the letters we received for each request, since they all came in at the same day: confirmation of filing for benefits, proof of paperwork, scheduled interview, missed interview, and the denial of the services. We left several messages for the social worker, but our calls were never returned. We applied every time online and submitted the documents at the same time too.
My husband and I have had no medical insurance since May. Before we were covered through his employment but with a copayment of $1000 per person each. We could neither afford the co-payment nor the deduction on his paycheck, and when his job changed from full- to part-time, we cancelled.
I was eventually approved for Medical by the end of May, but l still has a copayment of $600. My husband’s case is still pending, while all the requested documentation is in the system since April. Also, he needs to see a doctor about his arthritis and other health issues. We need also our eyes checked out, but we cannot afford the vision test or glasses.
I have not been able to see a neurologist to receive a necessary evaluation and treatment. I have multiple sclerosis and have to stop working because I have acute relapses. I have problems of concentrating over a long period of time, walking, standing, sitting, acute fatigue, feeling of numbness in several body parts, including my face, on the left side I have serious visual problems, fell down several times, and need help with a lot of things, e.g. showering, getting down the stairs, driving, preparation of food, etc. And this situation we are currently in causes a lot of stress for me, which is even worsening my condition.
Furthermore, I am out of my medications, and I am not able to afford the prescription. I am receiving medication to treat my depression and anxiety, thyroid issues, and need also antibiotics on a regular basis, since I have chronic bladder infections. I have seen a regular MD last year in August with the San Francisco Free Clinic. My doctor requested that I see him again, but I cannot afford the visit. I simply cannot afford any transportation.
Because of my bad health condition, my husband misses work on a regular basis, to take care of me. My husband is employed only part-time and makes $15.00 an hour.
I have been unable to work since October 2025. My husband and I have been struggling financially since then but have managed to maintain basic necessities up until the beginning of April. I worked as a content reviewer at google from April 2024 until end of August 2024. From September until August 2024, I worked mainly from home, until I couldn't perform the necessary duties of the job anymore and requested FMLA. Since my condition has not improved since then, but even got worse, I got terminated end of January. I have not found any additional employment that I can do with my condition.
Both of our vehicles are not insured anymore, need repairs, and one has to pass smog on top of it. Each repair will cost thousands of dollars which we do not have. My husband is using the less damaged car to drive to work. We spent his salary on gas, bridge toll, and the cheapest plan for our phones.
We are qualifying for the supported car insurance, but we cannot afford to pay it.
We are also qualifying for a lifeline mobile hotspot, but it would cost us about $300 in advance to get it, which we cannot afford.
Without me working and the move out of our co-tenant, we are behind in all our bills. We have received a Summons of Unlawful Detainer for non-payment of rent and will be homeless soon. We cannot afford to move either, we wouldn't even have the money to pay for the screening or deposit. We are behind PG&E, Fastrack, credit cards, cable and internet, insurance for the cars, registration/smog for one of them, and payments for medical bills. We receive collection calls daily, electricity will be shut off soon, and we have to file for bankruptcy, too.
We receive a total of $162 of SNAP which has to last the entire month for the two of us. For the last few months, I have eaten 2 slices of toast with some butter on average per day. My husband eats 4 slices since he also has to work. We simply cannot afford more. We never go out to eat or even get takeout. We have sold all of our valuables and have nothing left to sell. No money is spent on clothes or shoes.
We are more than under the 150% federal poverty level, which is currently $1,761.46 per month for a household of two. We have on average an income of $1,034.98 per month.
We have been looking for help, advise and support since last year in October, but we fall through all possible holes. We are not qualifying for any benefits, assistance, housing, support, programs, charities, etc. Nobody feels responsible for us, and our questions and worries are getting constantly ignored, or neglected.
I know so many people are struggling financially and my circumstances are not unique. I appreciate any consideration you can give to my claim. My husband is doing the best he can to keep my spirits up. I used to be the primary breadwinner in our household and now I feel like a useless burden. I am only 42 years old, and I spend my days in constant pain, tired and foggy. I am frustrated that even simple household chores are more than I can do most days, cannot go upstairs or downstairs alone without the risk of falling, I cannot get into or out of the shower without the help of my husband, and some days he even has to help washing me. I was an ambitious, productive member of society until my multiple sclerosis took it all away. I used to be able to play musical instruments, paint and draw, travel, exercise, work, and try everything life had to offer. Now I consider myself lucky when I can watch others live life.
We have lost so much, and I am a failure as a wife. I can't pay for any medications. Neither of our vehicles don't run and I can't do anything about it. I can't get to the grocery store or doctor's office. We will soon be evicted and homeless in downtown San Francisco. We get calls daily. The electricity will be turned off soon. Our phones will be shut off by the end of the month if we don't come up with the payment of $21. We have to file for bankruptcy. We have sold everything of any value and there is nothing left to cushion our fall.
Thank you again for your time and consideration.
Thank you for taking the time to read this information and consider my case. I'd like to request my case be reviewed under "dire need".
On December 20th, our co-tenant, who is also joint sponsor for my immigration, informed us that he is leaving and has already put in his 30 day notice. We were caught off-guard and left with the rent for the entire place and utilities alone. He left on December 25th, and on December 27th I got approached and harassed by the property management with false accusations regarding our tenancy. We paid the next month of rent with our last financial resources. Unfortunately, we have no family in San Francisco able to help us.
We have applied for social services since 2025 2018, but everything was declined. In fact, we never had any chance to react to any of the letters we received for each request, since they all came in at the same day: confirmation of filing for benefits, proof of paperwork, scheduled interview, missed interview, and the denial of the services. We left several messages for the social worker, but our calls were never returned. We applied every time online and submitted the documents at the same time too.
My husband and I have had no medical insurance since May. Before we were covered through his employment but with a copayment of $1000 per person each. We could neither afford the co-payment nor the deduction on his paycheck, and when his job changed from full- to part-time, we cancelled.
I was eventually approved for Medical by the end of May, but l still has a copayment of $600. My husband’s case is still pending, while all the requested documentation is in the system since April. Also, he needs to see a doctor about his arthritis and other health issues. We need also our eyes checked out, but we cannot afford the vision test or glasses.
I have not been able to see a neurologist to receive a necessary evaluation and treatment. I have multiple sclerosis and have to stop working because I have acute relapses. I have problems of concentrating over a long period of time, walking, standing, sitting, acute fatigue, feeling of numbness in several body parts, including my face, on the left side I have serious visual problems, fell down several times, and need help with a lot of things, e.g. showering, getting down the stairs, driving, preparation of food, etc. And this situation we are currently in causes a lot of stress for me, which is even worsening my condition.
Furthermore, I am out of my medications, and I am not able to afford the prescription. I am receiving medication to treat my depression and anxiety, thyroid issues, and need also antibiotics on a regular basis, since I have chronic bladder infections. I have seen a regular MD last year in August with the San Francisco Free Clinic. My doctor requested that I see him again, but I cannot afford the visit. I simply cannot afford any transportation.
Because of my bad health condition, my husband misses work on a regular basis, to take care of me. My husband is employed only part-time and makes $15.00 an hour.
I have been unable to work since October 2025. My husband and I have been struggling financially since then but have managed to maintain basic necessities up until the beginning of April. I worked as a content reviewer at google from April 2024 until end of August 2024. From September until August 2024, I worked mainly from home, until I couldn't perform the necessary duties of the job anymore and requested FMLA. Since my condition has not improved since then, but even got worse, I got terminated end of January. I have not found any additional employment that I can do with my condition.
Both of our vehicles are not insured anymore, need repairs, and one has to pass smog on top of it. Each repair will cost thousands of dollars which we do not have. My husband is using the less damaged car to drive to work. We spent his salary on gas, bridge toll, and the cheapest plan for our phones.
We are qualifying for the supported car insurance, but we cannot afford to pay it.
We are also qualifying for a lifeline mobile hotspot, but it would cost us about $300 in advance to get it, which we cannot afford.
Without me working and the move out of our co-tenant, we are behind in all our bills. We have received a Summons of Unlawful Detainer for non-payment of rent and will be homeless soon. We cannot afford to move either, we wouldn't even have the money to pay for the screening or deposit. We are behind PG&E, Fastrack, credit cards, cable and internet, insurance for the cars, registration/smog for one of them, and payments for medical bills. We receive collection calls daily, electricity will be shut off soon, and we have to file for bankruptcy, too.
We receive a total of $162 of SNAP which has to last the entire month for the two of us. For the last few months, I have eaten 2 slices of toast with some butter on average per day. My husband eats 4 slices since he also has to work. We simply cannot afford more. We never go out to eat or even get takeout. We have sold all of our valuables and have nothing left to sell. No money is spent on clothes or shoes.
We are more than under the 150% federal poverty level, which is currently $1,761.46 per month for a household of two. We have on average an income of $1,034.98 per month.
We have been looking for help, advise and support since last year in October, but we fall through all possible holes. We are not qualifying for any benefits, assistance, housing, support, programs, charities, etc. Nobody feels responsible for us, and our questions and worries are getting constantly ignored, or neglected.
I know so many people are struggling financially and my circumstances are not unique. I appreciate any consideration you can give to my claim. My husband is doing the best he can to keep my spirits up. I used to be the primary breadwinner in our household and now I feel like a useless burden. I am only 42 years old, and I spend my days in constant pain, tired and foggy. I am frustrated that even simple household chores are more than I can do most days, cannot go upstairs or downstairs alone without the risk of falling, I cannot get into or out of the shower without the help of my husband, and some days he even has to help washing me. I was an ambitious, productive member of society until my multiple sclerosis took it all away. I used to be able to play musical instruments, paint and draw, travel, exercise, work, and try everything life had to offer. Now I consider myself lucky when I can watch others live life.
We have lost so much, and I am a failure as a wife. I can't pay for any medications. Neither of our vehicles don't run and I can't do anything about it. I can't get to the grocery store or doctor's office. We will soon be evicted and homeless in downtown San Francisco. We get calls daily. The electricity will be turned off soon. Our phones will be shut off by the end of the month if we don't come up with the payment of $21. We have to file for bankruptcy. We have sold everything of any value and there is nothing left to cushion our fall.
Thank you again for your time and consideration.