A Christmas Present from the State of Washington

[kevyn]

I got a notice from the state: based on my knee and foot problems, they're reinstating my short-term disability benefits!

YAY!

This means three very important things can now happen: 1.) The monthly benefit is just barely more than my rent, so going forward I will be able to meet my rent! 2.) I can now go to the Opportunity Council with proof of income and plead for help from their eviction prevention programme to cover the back rent and late fees, and 3.) I get a breather in the stress of worry about eviction while I look for suitable sedentary work.

This is SUCH a load off my shoulders. For the time being, I don't have to fret about paying rent while job-hunting, or worry about being evicted.

Thank you, DSHS!

Comments

[snousle.livejournal.com]

This is great news, hopefully it will get you over the hump - which is what this sort of thing is for.

I've been pondering your situation a lot, because I like to help people out, but months worth of rent is too much to take on. Now that you've got that, if you need any stop-gap funds (especially if it helps you find employment) let me know and I can probably lend a hand.

[kevynjacobs.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Tony!

[aadroma.livejournal.com]

I'm happy for you honey! (SNUG)

[man-of-snows.livejournal.com]

Happy Holidays indeed! I am very happy that the state came through. I hope you are keeping warm, seeing folks, and keeping busy. We had to go to the post office today to pick up 4 days of mail that they are no longer delivering to the house...I don't know why either. It is easy to stay in and online with the sidewalks and roads as shitty as they are. Christmas kisses with glitter to you!

[gmjambear]

That's good to hear.
It is nice to breathe.

Happy Holidays!

*hugs*

[detailbear.livejournal.com]

Yayage!