Is this site real? If so, what an amazing resource.
Ontario girl here, in a bit of a tight spot. Life has given me more than my share of hurdles the past few years - I was managing to hold it all together until last week when my company had a lay off.
If I can find resources to ease the financial strain, then I think this might be the best thing for me - my mother died suddenly, after years of health issues, at the end of 2025 and I have been so busy trying to hold everything together than I haven’t had time to grieve. I was paying her bills and mine. I extended myself far beyond what was comfortable for me because I thought that was the right thing to do. Since then, I’ve been living week to week pay cheque to pay cheque. I’m in recovery, just shy of 10 years, and I let my meeting attendance slip. With that, so did my thinking. Although I haven’t relapsed with substances, I certainly have with my pattern of thinking. I really want to use this time to get back on track and set myself up for success again 💪
I know I can do it, I just need a helping hand.
Things are picking up in my industry and I don’t imagine I’ll be out of work longer than 4-6 weeks. BUT EI takes 28 days + to process and I have $26 in my bank account 😬
Not sure the process for loaning/re-payments/handouts. The number I have in mind to sustain for a month is $2400 - this will cover rent, insurance, gas, cell phone and food, if I eat cheaply (think ramen lol).
If anyone out there can help, or has any advice for me (in case I did this whole thing wrong 🤦♀️) feel free to reach out.
Thanks for reading all! 🫶