I am disabled, chronically ill, unable to work (I really tried). Disability pays far below the poverty line. Benefits do not nearly cover needs.
I need to replace my smartphone. Continuous Glucose Monitoring & tracking, MyChart (all my doctors), my bank, Social Security, my insurance company, to lock/unlock my SNAP card (because hackers have figured out how to steal SNAP balances!), manage my public transportation card, and more, all use online portals, and require a newer OS or browsers that require a newer OS. My phone 8 yo, so old it will not update. As always, I will be purchasing an older reconditioned phone (probably through Back Market) because I don’t want flashy or AI etc. $200 depending on what I find. It might be less. Depends on what is available.
I also desperately need a new mattress, underpants, socks, and prescription 👓 readers. Prices vary. Will be as thrifty as possible. Anything helps. Thank you.
Paying it forward: spending meaningful time with my nephews, cleaning up trash where I see it, being kind to people, fighting the power, supporting women, POC, LGBTQ+, trans, children, immigrants; generally not being an jerk in a world where being awful seems to be the popular way. 🫶✌️🤝