#unexpected move

- Last week I was notified that my landlord has decided to terminate my lease for my apartment; Most likely due to the property, changing ownership recently and nothing personal to do with me

- I still have my housing voucher, so I can use those funds to lease another apartment; but I have to move out of my current place by May 31st, 2026

- I'm under an insane amount of stress right now; losing my apartment was completely unexpected and very triggering/overwhelming; right now i'm working my butt off to avoid being homeless all over again 2 months from now

- This time around, I do have a much better awareness/understanding of the specific steps I need to take in order to secure a new rental property with my housing voucher; my current living situation is also much more stable, and so far I have a pretty solid support system

- However, I'm still struggling with several unknown variables that could drag the moving process out past the end of my lease; so being homeless again this year (even temporarily) is still a looming possibility

- One of those variables is getting the money to cover the application fees for all the properties I'll be applying to; my housing voucher only applies to rent and utility costs after I get a new lease, so I still have to pay the application fees myself

- If anyone is able and willing to spare me some money to help with these fees, I've put my Paypal and Venmo info below; please don't feel pressured to send me money if you aren't able to do so - I would greatly appreciate other forms of support like guiding advice, prayers, social/emotional connections, etc, and my dms are open on both Tumblr & Discord

Portal's Paypal Info:

Email: [email protected]

Username: RissaRooKangaQueen

Name: Karissa McKenzie

Portal's Venmo Info:

Username: kmckenzie22

Recap:

Back in mid-March of 2026, my current landlord gave me official notice that they will be terminating my lease for my apartment (no specific reason why); I have to leave my current apartment at the end of this month (May 31st, 2026); if I'm unable to secure a new rental before then, I have no where to go (no friends or family nearby that can help me)

What's New: POSITIVE UPDATE!!!

Last week one of my apartment applications was finally accepted; yesterday (May 11, 2026) I toured the apartment and discussed next steps with the owner

- Since I rely on a housing voucher to cover my rent, the owner has to fill out a Request for Tenancy form and return it to my city's housing authority office; then the housing authority has to send an inspector to inspect the apartment, and confirm it meets their official living standards (these steps have to be completed before I can sign a new lease & move in)

- Because of my low credit score, the owner is requiring me to pay double the normal security deposit before I can move in; they're also only charging me pro-rated rent for the month of May; we agreed upon May 31, 2026 as my move-in date, and I have to pay them $2,133.87 on that day

- I've been weeding out which nonprofits in my area actually offer financial aid for security deposits, some of which I'm still having difficulty getting in contact with due to their limited office hours

- I've also gathered a list of places in my area to contact for shelter and resources if I end up homeless again at the end of this month (temporarily or full-time)

- I'm still very anxious/sad about my situation, and the possible outcomes I'm trying to prepare for; as always, prayers, advice, & support are desperately needed and greatly appreciated; if you're able and willing to donate money, my Paypal, Venmo, & Discord info is below:

Total to Raise: $2,133.87

Currently Have: $281.19

Portal's Paypal Info:

Email: [email protected]

Username: RissaRooKangaQueen

Name: Karissa McKenzie

Portal's Venmo Info:

Username: kmckenzie22

Name: Karissa McKenzie

Portal's Discord:

Username: thep0rtalmaker22 (originally TheP0rtalMaker22#6676)