Meet Jennifer, a compassionate, hardworking, loyal, funny, and generous friend who gives 100% in everything she does.
On Tuesday, May 27th, which is the one year anniversary of her sister’s passing, Jenn got a severe concussion that has largely prevented her from working and functioning in day-to-day life. A full recovery is likely going to take several months. In the meantime, the doctors told her that it’s too much of a risk to live alone and that her options are residential treatment or moving in with family.
However, treatment centers have been harmful and traumatizing to Jenn in the past, and her family lives too far away for her to keep her current job. If she were to live with family, she would only be compensated for 6 hours a week virtually and her job would only be held for a few months before it would be given to someone else. This drastic cut in pay plus the job insecurity would make it very hard for her to afford to keep her apartment or afford the care she needs.
Currently, as an alternative, Jenn is looking for a home health aide so that she can stay in her apartment at least some of the time and have the help she needs while she tries to continue working with accommodations. Due to being told by her employer that the organization she works at would be getting an insurance plan, she did not get her own insurance and currently has none. This means she would be paying at the very least thousands of dollars out of pocket for a home health aide, likely closer to around ten thousand.
As Jenn’s friend and coworker, I am making this fundraiser to give her financial aid that will help her access the care she needs and continue living in her apartment at least some of the time, allowing her to keep her job and continue to afford to pay her bills and pay for medical care.
Jenn is a wonderful person who gives so much without asking for anything in return. I have never seen someone go so hard for others and show up in the ways that she does. As a team lead, she has selflessly tried to protect and advocate for her team again and again, and I’d love to repay some of that kindness. Even if it’s just one dollar, any donation helps get Jenn closer to affording the care she needs while she recovers.
